[lg policy] Warning Maori language could be lost

[Harold Schiffman]

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TVNZ



Warning Maori language could be lost



A linguist warns the Maori language could be lost unless teaching
resources are concentrated on those who speak it best.



Dr Winifred Bauer of Victoria University says a language only
flourishes when 80% of a community speaks it fluently.



Full story:

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/warning-maori-language-could-lost-3322811

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