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Launch of the online “Dictionary of the Māori Language of Rarotonga” at Te Ipukarea Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology, for Cook Islands Language Week

Launch of Online Rarotongan Dictionary

15 Aug, 2025
Te Ipukarea Research Institute has partnered with the Cook Islands Language project to launch an online dictionary for Cook Island Māori.
Sharon Harvey smiling in an open student study area inside at AUT.

Why we need a national languages policy

14 May, 2025
A national languages policy would ensure that all citizens are able to participate fully and equitably in society.
An official poster for Netflix's The Witcher, showing from left: Yennefer of Vengerberg, Geralt of Rivia, and Ciri.

Theology, Religion and The Witcher

Language and culture
01 Apr, 2025
How does theology and religious ideology enter our political struggles? Much can be learned about this from the popular world of The Witcher.

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