The Tiriti in Our Language national programme was launched by Ngaati Wairere on 17 September 2022 with 13 translations of Tiriti summaries and information into community languages spoken in Aotearoa. The project was supported from the beginning by Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust in Kirikiriroa. The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro (then Governor General) and the Hon Nanaia Mahuta (then Minister of Foreign Affairs) each sent video messages to support the national launch of Te Tiriti in our Language programme.
Messages for the launch from the the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and the Hon Nanaia Mahuta are available for you to view below/ Click here to see photos and videos from the launch events, including messages from the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and the Hon Nanaia Mahuta.
A further nine translations of Tiriti resources were launched in November 2023 at Waikato Museum, to make Tiriti information available in 24 community languages spoken in Aotearoa. The new translations were blessed by Ngaati Wairere, who have continued to play a key role in development of the Tiriti in our Language programme. Keynote speakers from Ministry of Ethnic Communities, Arthur Chin, and Hamilton City Council supported the second national launch.
See photos of second launch below
