I think it is what makes Aotearoa (NZ) unique. By having more people speaking te reo Māori, we can all share the cultural lens through the language. We can normalize te reo Māori in public spaces where it will be the norm to be welcomed with a "kia ora" along streets, in shops, restaurants and the likes, and even order in te reo Māori. When you're at work, there is a hum of te reo Māori being spoken at the water coolers, kitchens and in hui. Tamariki respond, understand and speak te reo Māori. What a world that will be.
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