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Te Reo Maori Fight Intensifies Amid Treaty Breaches

11/7/2025

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Ngai Te Rangi iwi says the fight for te reo Maori continues and must be promoted.
Waitangi Tribunal's report says the Crown breached treaty principles regarding te reo Maori in public service.
Chairman Charlie Tawhiao calls iwi leaders to model te reo use to counter outdated views.
Ministry for Regulation offers te reo lessons, but Minister David Seymour opposes taxpayer funding.

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Story summary

Ngai Te Rangi iwi says the fight for te reo Maori continues and must be promoted.
Waitangi Tribunal's report says the Crown breached treaty principles regarding te reo Maori in public service.
Chairman Charlie Tawhiao calls iwi leaders to model te reo use to counter outdated views.
Ministry for Regulation offers te reo lessons, but Minister David Seymour opposes taxpayer funding.