This years Maori Language Week started today 23rd July and goes onto 29th July 29th. The theme this is ‘ To cherish the language’.
The 1st Maori Language Week started in 1975 after the language was recognised as the official language of New Zealand. The 1st official language day was 14th September 1972.
The idea of Maori Language Week is to encourage every to uunderstand the language and the culture the Maori’s have and use.
It is not expected to be fluent but to have some understanding and be able to great at least in the language. The week provides a lot of information about where to find what is on,where to find courses etc and how to get involved.
Facebook. This the official FB site.
korero Maori nz A good source of info
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