Because te reo Maori is special and unique to tangata whenua. NZ is the only place that can revive it. Our Maori children need to know and understand their language and culture to support their sense of identity and well-being. Normalising te reo Maori will assist to heal the past trauma that Maori have endured, and will help to "right" the "wrongs" that occurred. It needs to become compulsory in all schools - bilingualism will only benefit our tamariki and country.
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