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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 36, Number 23. 23rd September 1973

Maori Language Day

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Maori Language Day

National Maori Language week culminated on Friday last with three hours of powhiri (welcomes), whai korero (oratory), speeches, waiata (songs) and discussion in the Union Hall. The main speaker was Dr Richard Benton, who spoke on 'Bilingual Schooling for all New Zealanders' (c.f. article in Salient last week). Many distinguished Maori elders and religious leaders were present, and the programme was preceded by a service (karakia Maori).

On Thursday last members of Te Reo Maori Society presented a copy of its special Language Day publication 'A Historical Survey of Maori Language' to the Minister of Education and to Maori Members of Parliament. They also presented a letter calling for the establishment of bi-lingual schooling throughout New Zealand for all New Zealanders, Maori and Pakeha.

Photo of Hemi Potatau, Phil Amos, and Whai Dewes

Hemi Potatau, Phil Amos, and Whai Dewes in front of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

Photo of a waiata in the Committee Room

A waiata in the Committee Room.

Photo of Reweti, Wetere, Amos, and Rata's secretary

MPs Reweti, Wetere, Amos, and Rata's secretary in the Maori Affairs Committee Room.

Photo of a group performing an action song

In the Union Hall, an action song from Te Reo Maori society members, and a whai korero from a Minita.

Photo of a panel from the Maori Language Day gathering