Waha Kōrero - Speech Competition

Posted: Tuesday Jul 09, 2024

Waha Kōrero is an opportunity for native and highly proficient speakers of te reo Māori. This unique speech competition welcomes competitors to prepare their voices and minds to soar in a nationwide, celebratory event for people aged 18 and over.

Waha Kōrero is not a whaikōrero competition. It is a display of fast thinking, impromptu speeches on a set topic. It is open to all people - Māori and non-Māori. Ko te reo te take. 

The overall winner will take away a prize of $10,000. 

Submissions for Round One open at 8am on Monday 8 July and will close at 11.59pm on Friday 28 July. 

Find out more: Waha Kōrero - Māori - Reo Māori (reomaori.co.nz)