This is edition 2024/160 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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1. No Grounds for Division
Liam Hehir
- 🌿 Karaka Café in Wellington offered customers a discount for attempting to speak te Reo Māori during Māori language week.
- 💬 The promotion was voluntary and informal, with no pressure or penalties for opting out.
- 😞 Despite its mild nature, there was online criticism, reflecting fatigue or resistance towards cultural integration.
- 🎭 Some feel disrupted by cultural promotions they don't personally connect with, like being corrected for mispronunciations.
- 🤔 The negative reaction suggests deeper resistance towards the presence and promotion of te Reo Māori itself.
- 🚫 This resistance is not just about inconvenience but reveals underlying animosity towards Māori culture.
- 🤝 Encouraging te Reo Māori in public spaces is akin to promoting sign language—both enrich our national identity.
- 🌏 Preserving cultural diversity is crucial for a cohesive society, aligning with conservative values of tradition and variety.
