Report of the Waitangi Tribunal on the Te Reo Maori Claim

Table of Contents

Preliminary Pages Publication Information Presiding Tribunal Table Of Contents 1 Introduction The Maori Language 2 Record Of Hearing People And Parties Involved 3 Background 3.1 The Nature Of The Claim 3.2 Te Reo Maori In The Past 3.3 Te Reo Maori In The Present 3.4 Te Reo Maori In The Future 3.5 The Place Of Maori Culture In The Heritage Of New Zealand 4 Jurisdiction 4.1 The Claimants And Their Right To Claim 4.2 The Treaty And The Language 4.3 Proof Of Prejudice 5 Objections To The Recognition Of Te Reo Maori As An Official Language Of New Zealand 5.01 Introduction 5.02 Maoris Already Speaks English 5.03 Language Cannot Meet The Needs Of Modern Society 5.04 English Language More Useful 5.05 Most New Zealanders Cannot Speak Or Understand Maori 5.06 Official Recognition Will Be Expensive 5.07 Minority Languages Not Worth Saving 5.08 Seen As A Minority Dictating To A Majority 5.09 Official Recognition Is An Empty Gesture 5.10 Insufficient Time To Meet The Educational Needs Of Our Children 5.11 Official Recognition Seen As A Precedence For Other Minority Languages In NZ 5.12 Official Recognition Will Cause Divisions Within The Community 6 Education 6.1 The Claimants Criticisms 6.2 The Departments Response 6.3 Conclusions 7 Broadcasting 7.1 Background 7.2 The Royal Commission And The Broadcasting Tribunal 7.3 The Claimants Criticisms Of Radio And Television Broadcasting Policy 8 Official Recognition of Maori Language 8.1 The Advantage Of Recognition 8.2 The Extent Of Recognition 9 Finding Of The Tribunal 9.1 Conclusion 10 Recommendations Appendices List Of Reports