Te reo Māori experts say the Government has got its approach back to front in removing Māori words from school texts.
Te Ao Māori
Mon, Aug 18
Critics of the Government’s decision to phase out nearly all Māori words from early reader books are describing the move as damaging.
Thu, Aug 14
The paper showed the decision was driven by concern Māori words were confusing for children learning to read English though evidence of that was mixed.
Wed, Aug 13
She has been bestowed an honorary doctorate from Waikato University.
Wed, Apr 9
Lidu Gong, an Auckland librarian originally from China, is looking forward to sharing the final day of performance for those who speak Mandarin.
Thu, Feb 27
Māori Language Commissioner Rawinia Higgins says language policy is a way to strengthen New Zealand's identity, and economic and political position.
Sun, Feb 9
Tāwhiwhirangi (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāpuhi) passed away peacefully on Saturday surrounded by whānau at home.
Sun, Feb 2
Children are being “pulled out” of maths, English and science at school to learn te reo Māori, according to David Seymour. But is that really the case? 1News finds out.
November 26, 2024
A new tranche of data released today paints a fresh snapshot of how the way Kiwis live has changed.
October 3, 2024
Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa is the national body for kura kaupapa Māori.
October 2, 2024
The news programme went to air for the first time during Māori Language Week 42 years ago.
September 19, 2024
Around 7000 people from across the country gathered in Hastings.
August 10, 2024
The university has launched ReoSpace - a space in its main library where students can kōrero in an immersive environment.
July 17, 2024
The number of non-Māori learning te reo Māori has grown significantly in recent years.
Re: News
June 5, 2024
Many mentors helped Dame Hinewehi on her journey but two people in particular fired her passion for music and te reo Māori, reports Te Rauhiringa Brown.
May 18, 2024
Shamed and punished for speaking his native language, Grandad wanted to show Pākehā that he could succeed in their world.
Life
April 20, 2024
Huia Publishers has been recognised for years of contribution to Māori storytelling.
April 10, 2024
One of the largest number of submissions received by Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board.
March 14, 2024
Te Tangi a Te Tūi explores generational trauma and its impact on youth and te reo through the allegory of the song of the native tūī.
March 5, 2024
Kairīpoata Māori from across the media sector say the proposed discontinuation of its news branch is one less media outlet where aspiring Māori journalists can grow.
February 29, 2024
"Being Maori is an X-Factor and I hope that’s the wairua people feel when they watch it."
February 23, 2024
There are still concerns te reo Māori could be extinct by 2100. What could NZ learn from the successes and difficulties of countries like Taiwan?
Bilingual book tells the story of a young Māori boy who finds his love for poi.
February 14, 2024
It's Tāmaki Makaurau's first newly established kura kaupapa in nearly 20 years.
February 9, 2024
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is on a mission to make playgrounds places that all tamariki can enjoy and the latest additions are communication boards for non-speaking people.
January 19, 2024
