THE MAORI LANGUAGE
Sir-As a student of the Maori language, and one who is keenly interested in Maori lore, traditions, music, etc., I do find that there is a marked absence of items of this nature in the Christchurch programmes, particularly on a Sunday, when one has the opportunity to be at home to enjoy them when broadcast. As we in Christchurch have not the opportunity of meeting many Maori people who speak the Maori language it is very difficult to train the ear to distinguish, and the tongue to pronounce, the Maori language correctly. It is with great pleasure that I listen to Mr. Parker when he broadcasts from 2YA in Maori at 9.20 p.m. on Sundays; but I must confess that, as I do not know the text of his address, and he speaks very quickly, there are very often times when I am hopelessly lost. However, there is a suggestion which I would like to bring forward: that a portion of the Scriptures be read in the Maori language each Sunday night. As a great number of people possess Maori
Bibles it would enable them to; follow the reading in their own Bibles at home and so become familiar with the Maori language when correctly spoken. Also, if a corner of The ‘Listener was devoted to the publication of an article printed in the Maori language it would be eagerly looked forward to each week. Let us not forget that we have im New Zealand a very fine native people, and a splendid native language.
CYRIL E.
BOOTH
(Christchurch).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 15, Issue 389, 6 December 1946, Page 5
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262THE MAORI LANGUAGE New Zealand Listener, Volume 15, Issue 389, 6 December 1946, Page 5
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