The Value of the Maori Language: Te Hua o te Reo Māori

Twenty-five years ago the Māori Language Act was passed, but research still finds that the Māori language is dying. This collection looks at the state of the language since the Act, how the language is faring in education, media, texts and communities and what the future aspirations for the language are. [Copied from the blurb on the back cover] This collection of essays in Mori and English explores the actions taken to restore the status of the Mori Language, challenges ideas avout how the language can be revitalised and looks at approaches to ensure the future of the language. The chapters discuss issues around the Mori Language Act and Crown policy, community initiatives, language development in the education system, and support of Mori language in media. This is the second book in a series of edited collections that looks at Mori research in areas critical for Mori and society. "Twenty-five years ago the Maori Language Act was passed, but research still finds that the Maori language is dying. This collection looks at the state of the language since the Act, how the language is faring in education, media, texts and communities and what the future aspirations for the language are"--Publisher's description This collection looks at the state of the language since the Maori Language Act, how the language is faring in education, media, texts and communities and what the future aspirations for the language are