The 2026 theme for Cook Islands Māori Language Week is “Me kite koe i te tuatua i to’ou reo tupuna, e turanga rangatira tena nō’ou no te uki amuri atu" - With our language as our foundation, we will embrace the future.

So what can you do at home to celebrate?

1. Have the whole family learn how to say please and thank you in Cook Island Māori (Inē=Please and Meitaki=Thank You)

2. Make Cook Island Donuts

3. Go to Spotify and search Cook Island Music - create a playlist as a family of your top musical finds.

Celebrate Cook Island Language Week at home - what activities can you think of to do? Send us some photos if you do something awesome!