For me, as a senior at a local kura kaupapa, Te Reo Pākehā is my first language even though my whole whānau is Māori. I've been learning Māori for about two years now and it's still a bit challenging for me, and I think having opportunities like this to experience a day where the country wants to speak up and have Te Reo Māori taught in schools is one I don't think I should miss out on. Speaking Te Reo Māori just represents who we are, and actually connects us with one another - with the kaumātua, the kuia and the tamariki even.
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