Is Te Reo an official language of NZ?

1987 Te reo Māori recognised as official language The Maori Language Act came into force, making te reo Māori an official language of New Zealand.

Why is Te Reo important to NZ?

Te Reo Māori is the native language of New Zealand. It is spoken by the native Māori people and is used to express their culture, heritage and identity. Both Māori and Pakeha (Europeans) use Te Reo Māori. Because of this, Te Reo names many of New Zealand’s major cities and landmarks.

Does New Zealand respect Maori?

Māori culture is a big part of NZ’s identity, so respecting, preserving and promoting it is vital.

When was te reo banned in NZ?

Māori was made an official language of New Zealand under the Maori Language Act 1987. There are now many institutions, most set up since the 1980s, working to recover te reo. Even so, the decline of the Māori language has only just been arrested.

Why is te reo compulsory in schools?

“From the time Te Wiki started 43 years ago, when there was a generation of children where the national anthem was only in English, Māori language immersion schools were not seen as normal. “Now we have Māori language ambassadors in mainstream media, helping shift people into a more comfortable space with te reo.

Should we learn te reo Maori?

Learning te reo Māori helps students to grow as learners. They discover more ways of learning, more ways of knowing, and more about their own capabilities. They may become more reflective as they compare what they know of their first language with what they are learning in te reo Māori.

How do you show respect to Maori?

Respect our Culture

1. Don’t sit or stand on tables or picnic chairs – food is sacred in Māori tradition and food preparation or serving surfaces should be equally respected.
2. Don’t touch a Māori person’s head – The head is considered sacred and it can make a Māori person uncomfortable if touched by a stranger.

When did Māori become an official language in NZ?

1987
1987: Māori Language Act passed in Parliment; Māori declared to be an official language and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori established.

Is te reo Māori compulsory?

Te reo Māori is not compulsory. Many primary schools try to incorporate Māori language into their learning. Some secondary schools let their students do Māori by correspondence, if it is not a subject they can offer within the school.