Whangārei Central Library will close early at 5:00pm on weekdays from Monday 16 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025.See the opening hours for our libraries over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week is an annual celebration of Te Reo Māori promoted by the Māori Language Commission working with the Human Rights Commission and Te Puni Kokiri.
The week, usually held in September, highlights the opportunity for New Zealanders to 'give it a go'- to learn and use more Māori phrases in everyday life.
The theme for Te Wiki 2024 is ‘Ake ake ake – A Forever Language’. It represents the resilience, adaptability and endurance of our language. It also reflects the commitment New Zealanders have to embrace and learn te reo Māori long into the future.
Find more information at Reo Māori
We had a range of free events for all ages taking place at Whangārei Central Library: have a go at a mihi, watch Kapa Haka performances and learn te Reo through games and puzzles.
Christmas and New Year Hours