Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 30, 2016 17:56:59 GMT 12
WILLIE JACKSON APPOINTED TO TE MĀTĀWAI
An urban Māori leader is the first to be appointed to Te Mātāwai, the new legislative body that will be responsible for the revitalisation of te reo Māori on behalf of iwi and Māori.
Willie Jackson admits his reo isn't the best, but he says his latest appointment isn't about that.
Jackson, Urban Māori Member, Te Mātāwai says, "Don't judge me, I am not the most fluent speaker but what's the important thing for this role. It is to support and advocate for our people, as well as challenge the Government.”….
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/willie-jackson-appointed-te-matawai
An urban Māori leader is the first to be appointed to Te Mātāwai, the new legislative body that will be responsible for the revitalisation of te reo Māori on behalf of iwi and Māori.
Willie Jackson admits his reo isn't the best, but he says his latest appointment isn't about that.
Jackson, Urban Māori Member, Te Mātāwai says, "Don't judge me, I am not the most fluent speaker but what's the important thing for this role. It is to support and advocate for our people, as well as challenge the Government.”….
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/willie-jackson-appointed-te-matawai