July 28, 2016
Last selection for Te Matawai chosen
Iwi from Te Waipounamu and Rekohu /Wharekauri have selected Nuki Takao as their representative on Te Matawai, the new body to lead the revitalisation of te reo Maori on behalf of iwi and Maori.
She’s a director of Mareikura, a consultancy specialising in services relating to te reo and kura kaupapa Maori.
Selection group spokesperson Jane du Feu says Ms Takao is a lifelong passionate practitioner of te reo Maori with an in depth understanding of the unique difficulties the region faces to retain and revitalise te reo Maori.
The selection means Te Matawai is now complete apart from the two members to be appointed by Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell.
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