News | Politics
8 Dec 2025 13:25
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Politics

    A world record could be smashed right now, as up to two million people speak Te Reo Maori simultaneously

    A world record could be smashed right now, as up to two million people speak Te Reo Maori simultaneously


    As part of Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori - Maori Language Week - people are speaking or listening to the language, or participating in an activity at midday.

    Maori Language Commissioner, Rawinia Higgins, says the aim is to set a record for 'most people speaking an endangered indigenous language at the same time'.

    She says the Guinness Book of Records has been approached.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Politics News
     08 Dec: One year since 'liberation', Syrians cautiously celebrate while scraping by
     08 Dec: The under-16s social media ban will damage young people’s political education. Teachers need better support
     08 Dec: An academic is calling for a full inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal after revelations which emerged over the weekend
     07 Dec: A reshuffle in Te Pati Maori is likely on the cards, with the party's AGM today
     07 Dec: Former top-cop Andrew Coster's suggested government ministers haven't told the whole truth about their knowledge of the Jevon McSkimming case
     07 Dec: Many Kiwis are changing their online habits to avoid sophisticated AI scams
     06 Dec: Lebanon says it's trying to disarm Hezbollah but fears sparking internal conflict
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    A significant milestone for the country's wool sector, with an export deal signed More...



     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Sir Rod Stewart says Penny Lancaster has taught him to be more honest 13:20

    Cricket:
    The fast bowlers may be dropping like flies, but the New Zealand cricket team will have two key batters to pick from for the second test against the West Indies, starting in Wellington on Wednesday 13:07

    International:
    Russia increases recruitment of foreign fighters through targeted social media campaigns 13:07

    Rugby:
    The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Simone Biles knew she wanted to marry Jonathan Owens after their first date 12:50

    International:
    How Europe is gearing up to follow Australia's teen social media ban 12:27

    Golf:
    Japan's Hideki Matsuyama has won the PGA Tour's Hero World Challenge event in a playoff 12:27

    Entertainment:
    Ben Affleck spent Thanksgiving with his ex wife 12:20

    International:
    The US fired on survivors clinging to a 'drug boat' — who gave the order? 12:07

    Living & Travel:
    Empowerment and joy: NZ’s Special Olympics Summer Games remind us what sport is about 12:07


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd