Māori

Māori is the language of the Indigenous people of New Zealand. It is a member of the Eastern Polynesian subgroup of the Austronesian language family, and is closely related to Hawaiian, Samoan, Tahitian, and other Pacific Island languages. Māori is spoken by about 130,000 people, mainly in New Zealand, and is one of the country's three official languages. Māori has a rich oral tradition, and was first written down in the early 19th century by missionaries. The first Māori dictionary was published in 1820, and the first Māori newspaper appeared in 1842. Māori is now taught in schools and used in many public settings. The Māori language is an integral part of Māori culture, and is a source of great pride for Māori people. It is a living language, with new words and phrases being created all the time. Māori is also an official language of New Zealand, along with English and Te Reo Māori (the Māori language). The Māori language is a beautiful and unique part of New Zealand's cultural heritage. It is a language of great importance to Māori people, and is an official language of New Zealand.