We are all from our own unique cultures and highly value cultural diversity. We recognise language as integral to a culture and fear the loss of a language is a huge loss of culture too, which leads to people feeling lost with their identity. We can learn so much from each other when we take time to learn and understand different cultures. Māori culture is unique to New Zealand and shapes the identity of all New Zealanders. We are very proud of this and don't want to see it diminished through loss of language.
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