Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2016 ko ngā whiringa toa
Finalists in 13 contestable categories of the Māori Language Commission’s annual Ngā Tohu Reo Māori, the National Māori Language Awards, have been announced.
Thirty eight finalists have been selected from more than 88 entries, the highest number received since the awards began in 2004. This year’s ceremony to be hosted by the Commission and Te Reo o Taranaki, will be held in New Plymouth on 11 November.
Māori Language Commission Chief Executive Ngahiwi Apanui says the entries have set a new benchmark for innovation and excellence in te reo Māori. “Each year the competition to be named a champion of te reo Māori gets tougher,” he says. This year’s finalists, many of whom have been past winners, and are finalists in more than one category, have built on previous experience to take te reo to new heights. “The awards are an important event in the Māori language calendar and as well as recognising initiatives and activities which took place during the year, are also an opportunity to acknowledge long-term commitment by individuals and groups to Māori language revitalisation.”
Categories this year include awards for individuals and groups, including arts and entertainment, educational institutions, businesses, radio and television broadcasters and individuals. No entries were received for the sports award.
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Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2016 Ko Ngā Whiringa Toa - Finalists |
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Te Reo Māori Central Government Champion |
Ministry of Justice |
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority |
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Callaghan Innovation |
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Te Reo Maori Broadcasting Champion |
Stacey Morrison |
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Radio NZ |
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Te Reo Māori Community Champion |
Commission for Financial Capability |
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Kaumātua Class Tirau Tuwharetoa FM |
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Te Reo Māori English Education Champion |
NZQA |
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Ngai Tauira |
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Raewyn Harrison |
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Te Reo Māori Business Champion |
Whitebait Restaurant |
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CORE Education |
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Air New Zealand |
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Te Reo Māori Young Champion |
Taini Drummond |
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Aaron Koopu |
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Ngāi Tauira |
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Te Reo Māori Media Champion |
Stacey Morrison |
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Radio New Zealand |
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Commission for Financial Capability |
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Te Reo Māori Digital/Innovation Champion |
Commission for Financial Capability |
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Kiwa Digital Ltd |
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Callaghan Innovation |
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Te Reo Māori Local Government Champion |
Wayne Hastie (Operating as Metlink) |
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South Waikato District Council |
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Auckland Council Biosecurity Team (Dr Imogen Bassett) |
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Te Reo Māori Education Māori Medium |
Komene Cassidy |
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Te Mihinga Komene |
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority |
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Te Reo Māori Individual Champion |
Carlin Shaw |
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Manuel Springford |
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Taini Drummond |
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Te Reo Māori Māori Language Week Champion |
Radio New Zealand |
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Māori Television |
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Tuwharetoa FM |
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Te Reo Māori Arts & Entertainment Champion |
Merita Waitoa-Paki & Tahu Paki |
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Patea Māori Club |
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Karam Fletcher |