Awanui Te Huia
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Dr. Awanui Te Huia is an associate professor at Victoria University of Wellington's Māori studies department, Te Kawa a Māui, and has been vocal in criticizing the New Zealand government's recent decision to limit the use of Māori words in educational materials, calling it an undermining of Māori identity and a harmful move for cultural representation.
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Associate Professor Awanui Te Huia, a Māori language researcher, warns that the government's attitude risks damaging the environment that supports te reo Māori.
Talkin’ bout te reo-lution: The revitalisation of a language once on the brink of extinctionThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-09-15
New Zealand· 2025-09-15
Dr Awanui Te Huia criticized the decision, saying it undermines the place of the Indigenous language.
Why is the New Zealand government cutting Māori words from some school books? | New ZealandThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-08-20
United Kingdom· 2025-08-20