Many were sorry they knew so little Maori, because, as they grew older, they realized the importance of the language to their culture. Some parents were so keen to teach their children Maori that they were attending classes at night school, on marae and in private homes to get to know the language better. Since the children had little chance to learn Maori, many people wanted it taught in schools. One person said that Māori should be a compulsory subject for all children at the primary school level.
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland | Auckland | 1970-79 | 5% of Māori children can speak te reo. (1970-75) | Story is by tangata whenua
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