Maori language
Sir, —May I commend your paper on the full and favourable coverage given to questions of race relations in New Zealand, and especially to Maori cultural aspirations? 1 was very much encouraged by the heading, "Maori not a ‘dead’ language,” to your report of the address given by Mr L. Stewart. Enlightened editorial policy has contributed substantially to the growing interest in Maori language and culture bv thinking people in Christchurch. I would like to endorse whole-heartedly Mr Stewart’s remarks, and call for the introduction of Maori language at all levels of our education system. As a student of Maori language and literature, I am amazed that New Zealanders should ignore such a wealth of New Zealand literature as is available in written and oral form. Anyone interested in knowing more about Maori language and language courses available, even in one’s own home, should get in touch with me.—Yours, etc.,
ARJEN VAN DER SCHAAF, Secretary, Te Reo Maori (Maori Language Society), Anthropology Department, Victoria University. Wellington, October 16, 1970.
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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32430, 17 October 1970, Page 16
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171Maori language Press, Volume CX, Issue 32430, 17 October 1970, Page 16
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