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It was illegal to speak Māori in New Zealand in schools from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. The practice of punishing children for speaking Māori in educational settings was part of a broader colonization effort that aimed to suppress Māori culture and language. This policy contributed to a significant decline in the use of the Māori language, but efforts to revitalize it began in the late 20th century and continue today.
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What languages are spoken by Maoris?
maori people speak new zealands lamguageMaori people speak: English Maori NZSL
What languages are spoken in New Zealand and how many people speak them?
New Zealand is a multicultural country, so therefore people mostly speak English and native New Zealander's speak Maori hope that helps
Why was it illegal to speak maori?
I don't know if it was ever illegal to speak Maori (te reo) in New Zealand. In NZ schools, children were discouraged (in older times) from speaking any language other than english, for the learning of that language was considered one of the important purposes of schooling. This policy was applied to French children, (Akaroa); Scandinavian children, (Norsewood and Dannevirk); and Gaelic children (Dunedin) as well as Maori. No doubt Erse was frowned on as well. But Maori, Latin, English and Gaelic have all been used in the NZ Parliament.
What is the name of the indegenous population of New Zealand?
The indigenous people of New Zealand are the Maori.
How do the Maori people relate to New Zealand?
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
Where can I find a dictionary to translate English to the language they speak in New Zealand?
The main language spoken in New Zealand is English.
Where do you originate from in maori?
Maori are from New Zealand
Was the Maori people were the first to live in New Zealand?
No, the Maori were the first people to settle the islands we now call New Zealand.
What are the indigenous people of New Zealand called?
The MaoriThe Maori are New Zealand's first nation peoples.
How do you say Thank You in New Zealand?
Thank you works pretty well. I appreciate it is also good. They speak English in New Zealand.New Zealand is not a language.English and Maori are the spoken languages.Thank you in Maori is - tēnā koe!
Who is the Minister of Maori Affairs for New Zealand?
Pita Sharples is the Minister of Maori Affairs for New Zealand.
How many maori are in New Zealand?
Maori make up approximately 15% of the population of New Zealand.
