Kia ora! Once facing extinction, the Maori language is enjoying a revival in New Zealand

Discover how the Maori language, once near extinction, is experiencing a remarkable revival and becoming a source of national ...
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Maori Language, Once Shunned, Is Having a Renaissance in New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A teenage thrash metal band screams out Maori lyrics in its latest videos. A popular radio host is learning New Zealand’s indigenous language and sharing new vocabulary with ...

From near extinction to national pride: Maori language enjoys a revival in New Zealand

WELLINGTON: When 34-year-old Tze Wee enrolled in primary school many years ago, he went to a Maori-emphasis class because of ...
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New Zealand Leader Vows Daughter Will Learn Maori, a Waning Language

Maori, or “te reo Maori” as it is widely rendered in New Zealand, is one of the country’s three official languages — along with English and New Zealand Sign Language — but it is thought only about 125 ...
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‘You can’t speak what you can’t hear’ – how Māori and Pacific sports stars are helping revitalise vulnerable languages

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How controversy over Maori haka sparked chaos in New Zealand parliament

How controversy over Maori haka sparked chaos in New Zealand parliament - The haka is a cherished cultural symbol, but this ...