language of the māori people Tag

Echoes through Aotearoa speak to more than just words — they carry whakapapa, identity and a connection to whenua that stretches back centuries. Te Reo Māori, the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand, remains a vital thread in the fabric of our national story. Its survival,...

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....