Festival to mark 50th anniversary of Maori language petition

Next month marks the 50th Anniversary of the presentation to Parliament of the Maori Language petition that called for the revitalisation of Te Reo Maori. Mere Boynton is the Director of Nga Toi Maori for Tawhiri and says there will five days of events in Wellington next month including kapa haka and cabaret style Maori show bands.