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‘Our language must live on’: Tou Ariki urges emphasis on Cook Islands Māori in schools

Tuesday 6 May 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Education, National

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‘Our language must live on’: Tou Ariki urges emphasis on Cook Islands Māori in schools
President of the House of Ariki, Tou Travel Ariki, holding a traditional staff, being welcomed at the Education Symposium held at the National Sports Arena in Nikao yesterday. TALAIA MIKA/25050510

The head of the traditional leaders is urging the government to place greater emphasis on teaching Cook Islands Māori in schools, calling it a crucial part of the nation’s heritage that must be protected for future generations.

The head of the traditional leaders is urging the government to place greater emphasis on teaching Cook Islands Māori in schools, calling it a crucial part of the nation’s heritage that must be protected for future generations.


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