Learn to Speak the Māori Language

Once the predominant language of Aotearoa, the Māori language—te reo Māori—faced a steep decline in the 19th and 20th centuries. Colonisation, urbanisation, and policies that favoured English led to the marginalisation of the indigenous language of New Zealand....

Diving into te reo Māori is to embark on a journey through the indigenous language of Aotearoa, a language rich in history and cultural significance. The act of learning te reo Māori isn't simply about acquiring new vocabulary; it’s about gaining an understanding of te...