Māori Language Day Explained

Māori Language Day is observed annually on 14 September. Ngā Tamatoa presented a petition to parliament on 14 September 1972 calling for Te Reo Māori to be introduced in primary schools throughout New Zealand.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Te reo Māori petition, 1972. 2021-09-23. teara.govt.nz. en.
2. Web site: Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission). 2021-09-23. New Zealand Government. en-NZ.