Congratulations to Mrs Rangimarie Leaf and the Te Reo team for being named a finalist in the Maori Language Awards for their recent submission from Albany Primary School.

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (The Māori Language Commission) announces finalists for the 2011 Māori Language Awards today. 27 finalists across 15 categories have been identified.

Glenis Philip-Barbara, Chief Executive of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori says, “Congratulations to all finalists, particularly for their efforts and commitment to te reo Māori. Everyone, finalists, entrants and those who participated and support the Māori language are to be congratulated. The Māori language has had unprecedented coverage in the media capturing much of the activity throughout the nation.”

“We received a number of high caliber entries this year and continue to be impressed by the range of initiatives showcasing creativity and innovation in Māori language promotion and revitalisation”.

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Winners of the 13 categories and the winners of the closed awards Te Tohu Aumangea (made to a community based organisation or initiative in acknowledgement of outstanding commitment to the language) and Taku Toa Takimano (recognising an individual’s efforts and contributions to the language) will be announced at the Māori Language Awards evening, Friday 18 November at the Rotorua Energy and Events Centre.