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Maihi Karauna: The Crown’s Strategy for Māori Language Revitalisation (2019–2023)

Overview

  • Author: Te Puni Kōkiri

  • ISBN: 978-0-9951038-6-3

  • Release Date: Hui-tanguru / February 2019

  • Importance of Te Reo Māori: Te reo Māori, as a living language, is essential for cultural identity and must be actively used in various settings including work, social interactions, and at home.

    • Significant Quote: "Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho, Ko tōku reo tōku māpihi maurea" (My language is my awakening, the object of my affection).

Table of Contents

  1. Minister’s Foreword

  2. Introduction

  3. Strategic Direction: Vision for the Future

  4. Whakanui: Valuing te reo Māori

  5. Whakaako: Learning te reo Māori

  6. Whakaatu: Usage of te reo Māori

  7. Implementation and Monitoring

  8. Appendix A: Theoretical Underpinnings

  9. Appendix B: Glossary and Definitions

  10. Image List

Minister’s Foreword

  • Emphasis on protecting and promoting te reo and tikanga Māori as taonga (treasures).

  • Future vision: Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi with thriving languages and cultures.

  • Current Situation:

    • The demand for te reo Māori is increasing across various communities.

    • New technologies offer innovative learning platforms.

    • A collaborative approach is necessary for practical solutions.

Introduction

  1. Significance of Te Reo Māori

    • Te reo Māori is one of New Zealand’s official languages and a unique national identity.

  2. Historical Context

    • In the early 19th century, te reo was widely spoken; by the late 20th century, English predominated.

    • Māori-led initiatives, such as the Kōhanga Reo movement, have supported language retention.

  3. Current Challenges

    • Te reo Māori is classified as vulnerable by UNESCO.

    • The proportion of proficient Māori speakers has stagnated around 11%.

  4. Crown’s Role

    • Committed to a partnership with Māori and iwi to revitalize the language.

Strategic Direction: Vision for the Future

  • Maihi Karauna’s Vision: Create conditions for te reo Māori to flourish.

  • Shared Aspirations: The strategy stipulates goals across various sectors, emphasizing collaboration among public agencies.

  • Partnership Model: Te Whare o Te Reo Mauri Ora illustrates the Crown and Māori’s roles in revitalizing the language.

  • Key Goals: Increase value, learning, and usage of te reo Māori.

Whakanui: Valuing te Reo Māori

  • Establish cultural and social frameworks that elevate the status of te reo.

  • Actions: Promote te reo through national identity events and cultural performances.

  • Importance of Social Contributions: Initiatives should span art, culture, and heritage.

Whakaako: Learning Te Reo Māori

  • Emphasize early childhood and intergenerational teaching.

  • Growing Māori medium education in schools, kōhanga reo, and tertiary institutions.

  • The goal is to integrate te reo across all education levels and promote broader access.

Whakaatu: Usage of Te Reo Māori

  • Aim to normalize te reo Māori in everyday life.

  • Support community-driven initiatives to increase use in informal settings.

  • Encourage public services to provide options in te reo Māori, enhancing visibility and accessibility.

Implementation and Monitoring

  • Timeline: Staged approach from 2019-2023, including immediate actions and ongoing evaluations.

  • Monitoring Framework: Developed to align with objectives and assess progress using data from national surveys.

Appendix A: Theoretical Underpinnings

  1. Language Planning Elements:

    • Critical Awareness: Public understanding of te reo as a threatened language.

    • Status: Recognition of the language's value.

    • Acquisition: Increasing opportunities to learn.

    • Corpus: Development of resources supporting te reo Māori.

    • Use: Enhancing daily use in varied domains.

Appendix B: Glossary and Definitions

  • Basic Te Reo Māori: Ability to communicate simple ideas.

  • Māori Medium Education: Curriculum delivered in te reo Māori.

  • Kaitiakitanga: Guardianship over cultural and linguistic resources.

  • Whānau Ora: Holistic service delivery aim for community wellbeing.

Conclusion

  • The Maihi Karauna strategy is a comprehensive framework aimed at revitalizing te reo Māori through collaboration, education, and cultural engagement, ensuring that the language continues to thrive for future generations.