Most of the people interviewed were very concerned that fewer and fewer people knew or used Maori in Raupunga. At the time of the survey none of the children under 15 could speak Maori well. While some people wanted the language taught in local schools, many felt that Maori had to be learned and spoken in the home. This was becoming more and more difficult for most parents, as English was the main language spoken in the community, on television, radio and in newspapers. However tribal wananga were seen by some people as one way to stir up interest in the language.
Te Matau-a-Māui | Hawke’s Bay | Wairoa | 1970-79 | 5% of Māori children can speak te reo. (1970-75) | Story is by tangata whenua
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