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The Place of Maoritanga I think that all Maori children should be taught at home and at school the basic understanding of Maoritanga and a greater fluency in Maori language. I say this because it is necessary for their self-respect. There are so many potential Maori leaders who could do much more for our Maori people, if they knew how to speak Maori, since it is the language of the marae. So often I see the hesitant Maori, who could give so much, retire into the background because of this lack of training. If a Maori is educated he is expected by the European and by his own folk to know at least something about himself in regard to Maoritanga.

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Te Ao Hou, June 1968, Page 46

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The Place of Maoritanga Te Ao Hou, June 1968, Page 46

The Place of Maoritanga Te Ao Hou, June 1968, Page 46