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Rumaki Cafe Turns Te Reo Into Everyday Life | Auckland News
Rotorua’s groundbreaking te reo Māori immersion cafe, Rumaki, is already turning heads — and hearts — just one week after opening. Despite facing online threats and misunderstandings that wrongly painted it as exclusive or racist, the cafe is buzzing with locals and visitors from around the world, all eager to experience the language in a relaxed, welcoming space. Designed by executive director Miraka Davies to make te reo part of everyday life — not just classrooms or events — Rumaki features an English lobby for comfort, QR codes for learning, and no judgment for imperfect attempts. Open…
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