I want to tautoko the revitalisation of te reo Māori and address the current imbalance of the position te reo holds within everyday life and mainstream media. Te Reo Māori should be in supermarkets, cinemas, cafes and restaurants etc but not just seen - spoken too. People should be able to order and be served in Māori at any establishment in Aotearoa. It is the indigenous language of this country ascwellas an official language but it is not currently treated by all with the mana it deserves. The revitalisation of te reo Māori is not just a māori problem, all citizens of Aotearoa have an obligation as treaty partners and the te reo cannot thrive unless we are all on the waka. I hope to see more Pākehā like myself learn te reo and recognise the role they play.
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