The people we spoke with were saddened by the decline of the Maori language in Te Hauke. While many people took an active part in running marae hui, and were keenly interested in Maori culture, they often had different feelings about the language. Some people felt it was too late for them to start learning, but were right behind the teaching of Maori in schools for their children. While some tried to teach their own children in the home, others believed that it was more important to know English better, since it was a Pakeha world we live in.
Te Matau-a-Māui | Hawke’s Bay | Hastings | 1970-79 | 5% of Māori children can speak te reo. (1970-75) | Story is by tangata whenua
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