Warning Maori language could be lost

[Francis Hult]

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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