Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori challenge

Children are invited to take part in a Taonga Hunt. Participants will:

• Receive an entry form from library staff.
• Search for 12 hidden taonga located throughout the Junior Library.
• Record the name of each taonga on their entry form.
• Share what the word “taonga” means to them.

 Who can enter: Children of all ages.

One prize winner will be randomly drawn at each library site on Monday 21 September 2026.

Get Creative! Choose a Colouring Page

Choose a colouring sheet below or pick one up from any of our Waikato distroct libraries, complete your artwork, and submit it before the closing date.

Categories:

• Under 5 years – winner selected by random draw.
• Under 12 years – judged competition.
• 13 years and over – judged competition.

Entries can be:

• Dropped off at any Waikato District Library, or
• Emailed to librarycomp@waidc.govt.nz

Six prizes will be awarded to first place and runner up in each category, district-wde.

Judging will take place between 21–25 September 2026 with winners will be announced on Monday 28 September 2026.

Create and submit one original entry that celebrates te reo Maaori through creative storytelling and language.

Who can enter: Open to all ages. 

Three prizes will be awarded district-wide:

• 1st Place: $200 Prezzy Card
• 2nd Place: $100 Prezzy Card
• 3rd Place: $50 Prezzy Card

Complete the entry form

Entry Option 1 – Video Storytelling (30–60 seconds)

Create a short video explaining why te reo Maaori is a “forever language” for you.

Participants are encouraged to:

• Share personal meaning and experiences.
• Use creativity and storytelling.
• Include selected kupu hou (new words).

How to Enter:

Upload your video using the below form - Available from Monday 14 September 2026.

Entry Option 2 – Whakataukii Visual Design

Choose a whakataukii (proverb), such as:

“Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu”
(Although it is small, it is precious).

Create a visual artwork or digital poster that creatively represents its meaning.

How to Enter:

• Dropped off at any Waikato District Library, or
• Emailed to librarycomp@waidc.govt.nz