Huirangi Waikerepuru
Huirangi Waikerepuru is a prominent Māori language advocate and teacher from New Zealand, known for his pivotal role in the revitalization of te reo Māori. In the 1980s, he took a significant stand against the New Zealand government by filing a groundbreaking claim with the Waitangi Tribunal, demanding equal status for the Māori language alongside English. His efforts contributed to the recognition of te reo Māori as an official language and sparked a movement that has reshaped the landscape of Indigenous rights and language preservation in New Zealand.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,124 | $2,700,000 | 959$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 24,124 | $2,700,000 | 959$ |
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Huirangi Waikerepuru used his group's share of funding to challenge the government regarding Māori language rights.
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