Despite attempts to suppress te reo Māori, revitalization efforts have led to its resurgence, with Disney’s release of te reo dubbings, including Moana 2, supporting this effort.
The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 marked the beginning of governmental tensions with te reo, leading to colonization and English dominance that endangered the language.
After decades of decline, the revival of te reo Māori gained momentum in the 1970s and 1980s through community-driven immersion programs and official recognition by the Māori Language Act.
The right-wing coalition government presents new challenges for te reo Māori, but the commitment of speakers suggests a sustainable future for the language as a 'forever language.'
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