Language tells the stories of humanity, and these are the stories of te reo. These are the stories of Aotearoa.

The struggle for the survival of te reo Māori is told on the Stories of te Reo website. It is the first time a timeline of this sort has charted the pivotal moments in the assaults on and revitalisation of our indigenous language. 

We know the timeline only tells part of the story; we need your help to complete it. So, we are inviting all New Zealanders to share their stories, their memories and the actions they have and are taking to ensure its survival as a unique part of our national identity. 

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