WRAL

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 ...
WRAL

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 ...
The Star

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

A march along the Wellington Waterfront to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Maori Language Week in September. - COURTESY OF MAORI LANGUAGE COMMISSION WELLINGTON: When 34-year-old Tze Wee enrolled in ...
Reuters

New Zealand's central bank defends Maori language use

WELLINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - New Zealand’s central bank chief defended its use of the Maori language in official communications on Wednesday, as the country’s new centre-right government looks to ...
UPI

2 million people sought for 'Maori Language Moment' world record attempt

Sept. 13 (UPI) --The Maori Language Commission in New Zealand announced it is seeking 2 million people to set a Guinness World Record by taking part in a "Maori Language Moment." The commission, which ...