@9FY4SHM 7mos7MO
We would not be here today without the Māori culture. It is apart of New Zealand and what makes NZ, different to others at the core of who we are. We need to embrace this and connect with it at a certain level. We are forced to learn math and English skills that we may never use in our later lives, but this connection we will gain with our culture will stay with us forever and unite us in a way that it cannot with any other country.
@9FY8MSC 7mos7MO
What benefit does anyone get by learning the language? It is not a universally spoken language so instead of trying to force people to learn the language, life skills should be taught, financial skills to be taught, parenting skills taught and respect to all around us and most importantly teach that with rights come responsibilities. The comment made above about we are forced to learn math and English skills that we may never use in our later lives is totally untrue. The importance of math is so undervalued that is the reason we have so many in our midst have no financial skills. If we wish to travel or do business any where in the world English is the means by which we communicate.
@9FY4SHM 7mos7MO
As stated in the first response, it is about unification and a sense of community for the country. Whilst I understand and see your point about other life skills we should learn, that was not the question that was asked. I too think that those skills, although I don’t know how they would do it, should be taught as the benefits would reap through society and generations to come. As for the question that was asked, which was, Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools, some of what you want to be taught such as respect, is something that is deeply embedded within the Māori language for… Read more
I appreciate your perspective on the unification and community-building potential of making Te Reo Māori compulsory in schools. You've brought up a really interesting point about how learning this language could help instill respect, which is indeed a vital life skill. However, consider this: if the primary goal of education is to equip students with practical skills for their future, then shouldn't the curriculum focus more on universally applicable languages like English, Spanish, or Mandarin?
The point you've made about the importance of language in preserving culture and… Read more
@9FY4SHM 6mos6MO
I agree that a goal of education is to better equip students for the future but I would also argue that there is not one primary goal. Another equally important goal of education is to provide a wide range of knowledge on a broad range of topics. If we were talking about how we should better fund both of these ideas, I think there should be a wide range of changes within the education taught and the system that provides the education. For example, having a compulsory second language taught with emphasis on them being on the more universally applicable languages like you stated. But also a com… Read more
@9FWZYH5 7mos7MO
Te reo is an official language of Aotearoa and it is important our future children can actually speak the official language in New Zealand (nz sign language should also be taught)
@9FVP83X 7mos7MO
I believe it should be compulsory because it is one of our official languages. I think it brings a unique dimension to our country. I speak English, German, French and Spanish and wish I were fluent in Te Reo Māori.
@9G3D6QW 7mos7MO
Te reo was banned - this was compulsory and we almost lost our language. Te reo should now be given the chance to thrive but giving everyone the opportunity to learn about not only what happened (history) but what it feels like to speak te reo maori so the language can be more accepted and grow once more
@9G4J4T67mos7MO
Agree our history needs to be learnt by all those who have the right to call themselves New Zealanders
@9G4HY2Q 7mos7MO
I agree, learning about customs and history is vital to keeping a culture alive. It's important that people understand where they came from, what their country came from. The banning of te reo was unjust and an unfortunate part of history that people can learn from and correct by reinvesting in its survival.
@9FZVLJQ 7mos7MO
Te reo is an official language of Aotearoa and it was Māori who had this land before anyone else and so everyone should respect the original settlers and learn the language like other countries
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It is an offical language of NZ, & the original language, more speakers would help it from flourishing and not dying out. Learning a second language is beneficial to the development of children. It would help NZers to have a deeper cultural understanding of Te Ao Māori & tan hats when ya and this would promote more empathy towards Māori in general. If people have increased empathy toward those that are at a general disadvantage in wellbeing outcomes/statistics then they would be more open to supportive positive change.
@9G6Y6BN6mos6MO
Yes I agree, I think it would be beneficial for more kiwis to learn te reo maori and agree with all of the above
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Editing my initial post for spelling & clarification:
It is an offical language of NZ, & the original language, more speakers would help it from flourishing and not dying out.
Learning a second language is beneficial to the development of children.
It would help NZers to have a deeper cultural understanding of Te Ao Māori & tangata whenua and this would promote more empathy towards Māori in general. When people have increased empathy toward those that are at a disadvantage in wellbeing outcomes/statistics, then they are usually more willing to support positive changes for those over represented proportionately in negative stats. When we lift those in need we lift society as a whole.
@9G6WJY8Te Pāti Māori 6mos6MO
Editing my initial post for spelling & clarification:
It is an offical language of NZ, & the original language, more speakers would help it from flourishing and not dying out.
Learning a second language is beneficial to the development of children.
It would help NZers to have a deeper cultural understanding of Te Ao Māori & tangata whenua and this would promote more empathy towards Māori in general. When people have increased empathy toward those that are at a disadvantage in wellbeing outcomes/statistics, then they are usually more willing to support positive changes for those disproportionately represented in negative stats.
When we lift those in need we lift society as a whole.
@9G6XMNG6mos6MO
Agree. Most countries have a second language - we should embrace a unique heritage and culture, and being able to speak multiple languages is beneficial to children's development.
@9G6XBWX6mos6MO
Tautoko! I agree! Te Reo Māori needs to be regulated and compulsory in education. This is our native language and tounge. We can not afford for the language to die out. We are a diverse country, yet the indigenous language faces hate and discrimination daily. It’s beautiful and we should be embracing, teaching, and supporting our people.
@9FWZHQLTe Pāti Māori 7mos7MO
Another pathetic question. So it was ok for pākeha to come to Aotearoa and beat our language out of us, stop us from using our spiritual healing ways, steal land from us, rape our women, invade places like Parikaha, but pākeha want to cry about their kids being taught Te Reo Māori, and people want to say we are all equal ! No we are not all equal, māori for many years were treated like **** and nothing has ever been done to recognize it apart from **** y as apologies and chump change for treaty settlements, people don't just get over traumatic issues which for generations our people have had to deal with ! We just get told get over it and move on. Think on that !
@9FXQ6M47mos7MO
No I do not entirely agree.. but see the frustration coming through as a result of having things forced upon us
Our biggest problems now stem from Maori beating and raping their own women and children. Yes, theres trauma in the past, every country (including England) has that. I don't agree with the way Pakeha treated Maori or with colonisation, but we're getting nowhere by focussing on that. Personally i think the government should fund Maori to set up traditional villages where they can govern themselves, but perhaps its simply too late for that now? I fully support every New Zealander learning Te Reo and sign language. Lets put the past behind us and move forward as one people.
Get over it and move on. I feel more privileged being Māori because we have more opportunities available to us with work and schooling than others.
@9FXQBDL7mos7MO
As a mother of mixed children, I've been exposed to all the “extra’s” my children have been entitled to because of the colour of their skin. They have never been disadvantaged because of their skin colour but have definitely had many advantages. I have felt quite guilty about this over the years as I have many fully white friends who struggle but are not eligable for any of these benefits. It just seems wrong to me, sorry kids. It shouldn't be based on colour, but on need.
I feel as though from primary school to year 8 (intermediate) Te Reo Māori SHOULD be compulsory. Te Reo is the 2nd national language (for some reason) of aoetearoa, it is imperial that kids all around nz should be learning somewhat of the language, carrying it on from form 1 onwards should be a choice whether they would like to learn it day to day or make a career out of it
I think if you want to live on the land of Aotearoa, the least you can do is learn the language. In France they speak French, in Samoa they speak Samoan. Why should Aotearoa not be speaking Maori?
@9FXYXJ37mos7MO
I agree with this statement. I believe everyone should learn about the language (whether it's a few words or phrases) and everything that encompasses te ao Māori. It is beautiful and will probably make for a better Aotearoa
It is an important part of Aotearoa and the culture. It should be made compulsory to support the revitalisation of te ao Maori
@9G6S3386mos6MO
Māori is a national language of nz. Nz started with Māori and should be regenerated as much as possible
It’s important for every New Zealander to have a strong understanding of the native culture and language. It prevents with cultural divide and develops the individuals pride in their country.
It is our national language and ought to be compulsory so pakeha can understand Maori when they use te reo
Te Reo Maori is our culture and it would be an injustice to the culture to not have this mandatory in our schools and should be learned by both pakeha & maori.
NZ indigenous people are Maori, the language is core to our history and therefore should be learnt. Many overseas countries all speak their mother tongue, some including more than 1 language which include the indigenous hit also those of which colonised them, such as Arabic, with French or Spanish. In nz we really only speak English. We'd be doing a great public service, as well as providing a core skill by teaching the language to our youth.
We must all respect The Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty means partnership - how can we have partnership without the understanding of Te Ao Maaori?
We have neglected our native tongue for too long. In school I was taught Japanese and French but there was never an option for Te Reo. Seems backward hey?
@9FTLGKH7mos7MO
i dont belive it should be optional everyone should have a chance to be able to learn te reo maori and to lear more about new zealand
All New Zealanders should have an understanding of Te Reo Māori and Tikanga practices. The earlier this is introduced and supported the better. Optional indigenous education is disrespectful
Well if you're a kiwi or you live in nz te reo is used and we are trying to bring it into more conversations and it's not that hard to just do it. It's like learning English or reading you are finding new words
It is an important part of Aotearoa and the culture. It should be made compulsory to support the revitalisation of te ao Maori
I believe it should be compulsory as it is a official language of our country and must be used at a higher rate.
the māori language is incredibly important to new zealand and it’s history and should be compulsory in schools as new zealand was not an english speaking country to start with and it’s the least we could do to make it up to the māori community.
We live in Aotearoa - Te reo is recognized as an official language. Te reo is the bridge between knowledge and understanding.
@9G7BQZ56mos6MO
we have taken the land from the native inhabitants and the best we can do is a least acknowledge that we remember their language
@9G5LVCS6mos6MO
I believe Te Reo Maori should be compulsory in all schools. This is because we must honor the people of New Zealand and respect their culture and language. Its like learning Italian when going to Italy.
@9G5HHSX6mos6MO
I agree that it should be optional to learn Te Reo Maori but every school should offer it as subject for those that would like to learn
It is our second language, one that needs to be practised frequently in Aotearoa so it is there for future generations.
@9G4GDH77mos7MO
Te Reo Māori is the first language of Aotearoa. This taonga was deliberately targeted to be erased in order to gain cultural, political and social control of the crown over the tangata whenua. A taonga protected in the Treaty of Waitangi so should be compulsory.
@9FYRCBH7mos7MO
It is apart of NZ history and heritage, and the earlier we are teaching our kids about this the more understanding and stronger our country can grow together understanding and respecting our land and the people who came before us.
Learning the language also provides an opportunity to connect with different culture to their own. It also creates a more integrated and harmonious relationship with Te Ao Māori and other people living on this land.
There is so much value in appreciating the te ao Maori world view, that comes with the language. It is the people that would choose not to take it, that may benefit from it the most.
It is an important part of Aotearoa and the culture. It should be made compulsory to support the revitalisation of te ao Maori
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