6 Feb 2022

Meng Foon

From Waitangi Day 2024, 8:30 am on 6 February 2022

The Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon has called for urgent action to pursue compulsory te reo Maaori in schools. He's written letters to the Education Minister political party leaders and other MP's to push the cause and wants to see Te Reo Maori as a core subject up to year ten. 

Meng Foon Race Relations Commissioner and former Gisborne mayor

Meng Foon Race Relations Commissioner and former Gisborne mayor Photo: Supplied

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