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Te Reo Māori Notice Rule Under Fire | Auckland News
A nationwide council rule forcing two to five days’ notice to speak in Te Reo Māori—or New Zealand Sign Language—is sparking outrage, seen by many as linguistic oppression that reflects deeper systemic bias. Despite being an official language, Te Reo is still treated as secondary, with bureaucratic hurdles making organic use impossible. Critics argue the policy stems from outdated attitudes and ignores the lived reality of Māori speakers and Deaf communities. While councils acknowledge the legal status of these languages, the notice requirement persists—rooted in templates dating back to…
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