Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Kia kaha te reo Māori! It's 50 years since the official launch of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. As we celebrate Māori language week, the paewhiri hosts also chat about the recent news to remove kupu Māori from an early reading children's book. Archival recordings thanks to Ngā Tāonga Sound and Vision.Peeni Henare, Ria Hall, Tamati Waaka and Tāwhirimātea Williams recordings first featured as part of the archival RNZ series Te Ahi Kaa. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details