says language teacher
It's Māori Language Week, which means you've no doubt seen a plethora of social media posts celebrating te reo, and you may also have seen an increase in racist rhetoric in the comments section.
Te Reo teacher Anton Matthews says he used to get angry reading the offensive comments, but now he feels aroha.
"It used to get under my skin but now I feel a bit of sympathy because it's coming from a place of fear. They have always been in control and part of the majority and never had their identity challenged in any way but now they are having to let other people play in the sandbox."
Te reo Māori was here to stay, he said.
Link to article: Te reo Māori 'not going anywhere', says language teacher | RNZ News
