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Critics Warn Maori Culture at Risk in Education Changes
9/4/2025
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- New Zealand educators warn that removing Maori words and Treaty references from education documents threatens cultural identity.
- Education Minister Erica Stanford denies these claims, emphasizing a commitment to enhancing Maori student achievement and resources in te reo Maori.
- Critics contend that the government's actions jeopardize decades of progress and reflect a superficial approach to the Treaty.
