July 24, 2015
No "Pakeha way" to pronounce Maori
A video of a Pakeha schoolboy arguing for Maori words to be pronouced poperly has become an internet hit.
Finnian Galbraith from Kapiti College made the clip during a film making class to challenge people who make excuses for not saying Maori words and names properly.
He says when he tries to correct his peers on their pronunciation, they claim that it's not part of their culture.
His response is that there is no ‘Pakeha way’ of saying Maori words.
Finnian Galbraith says the need to respect the language as a vital part of the country’s heritage.
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