Summary
- New Zealand’s Māori language commissioner expresses concern over government policies limiting the use of the Indigenous language
- Measures include stopping the use of Māori names and funding for language courses, as well as proposing English as an official language
- Despite government claims that policies aim to improve public service clarity, concerns about marginalizing te reo Māori persist
- Efforts to revitalize the Māori language have made significant progress but face potential setbacks from current policies