The apology was warranted because, sadly, there is a growing attitude among a certain group of Māori that there is only one interpretation of a Māori world view - and it is theirs. But no – I didn't have te reo - so I was quite clearly in Willie's "useless Māori" category. Sir Ian Taylor says some people only have one interpretation of a Māori world view - theirs. I was the only one who did not speak te reo and I was in awe of the stories they shared. It's a simple message to our rangatahi, whether they speak te reo or not.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 01, 2022 03:26 UTC