I'm a new arrival to NZ from England. I'm aware that if I was to have moved almost anywhere in the world, I dcould not do so without knowledge and awareness of the indigenous culture, heritage and history of the country. I am not looking to benefit from generations of cultural harm and colonization that means I can avoid having to learn te reo Maori, but hope to be able to join the cohesive culture of the country by making efforts to experience and respect Maori culture and language.