Cook Island Language Week

Sunday, 4th August 2024 at 9:45am

Kia Orana!

This week is Cook Islands Language Week (Sunday 3 August - Saturday 9 August 2025).

The 2025 theme for Cook Islands Māori Language Week is 'Ātui'tui’ia au ki te raurau a tōku matakeinanga – “Connect me to the offerings of my people'. Please click HERE to check out the Ministry for Pasific Peoples website.

As well as form time competitions with recordings of Cook Island greetings and phrases, students had the opportunity to make their very own 'Ei Katu' - a flower garland headpiece. In the Cook Islands, ei katu flower garlands are worn by both men and women and are common in celebrations and events.