why the maori languge is important to maori
The MÄori language (known as Te Reo MÄori) is spoken to some extent by about a fifth of all MÄori, representing 3% of the total population, although many New Zealanders regularly use MÄori words and expressions, such as  kia ora , while speaking English.he MÄori language (known as Te Reo MÄori) is spoken to some extent by about a fifth of all MÄori, representing 3% of the total population, although many New Zealanders regularly use MÄori words and expressions, such as  kia ora , while speaking English.