Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 8, 2018 17:26:45 GMT 12
2018 - THE YEAR OF QUIET REVOLUTION
The year will also be remembered as a tipping point for Māori, especially for te reo. The goodwill towards the language seen this year has been unprecedented and suddenly it feels like New Zealand is headed towards bilingualism of a sort. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori prompted much more than the usual token effort and other moves, such as Radio New Zealand's emphasis on te reo and Crown Law Office lawyers introducing themselves to the court in Māori, signal a solid future for the language.
The question of how much of Māori culture should be regarded as sacrosanct and non-negotiable has yet to be decided but at least the future of te reo looks more secure......
www.stuff.co.nz/opinion/109166843/2018-the-year-of-quiet-revolution
The year will also be remembered as a tipping point for Māori, especially for te reo. The goodwill towards the language seen this year has been unprecedented and suddenly it feels like New Zealand is headed towards bilingualism of a sort. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori prompted much more than the usual token effort and other moves, such as Radio New Zealand's emphasis on te reo and Crown Law Office lawyers introducing themselves to the court in Māori, signal a solid future for the language.
The question of how much of Māori culture should be regarded as sacrosanct and non-negotiable has yet to be decided but at least the future of te reo looks more secure......
www.stuff.co.nz/opinion/109166843/2018-the-year-of-quiet-revolution