A kohanga reo pioneer Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi is celebrating a United Nations report praising the Maori language early childhood network.
Waatea News reports the UNESCO report on education for indigenous people around the world said kohanga reo's ethos of self-help and commitment to continuity across generations has inspired young parents and demonstrated the immense benefits of revitalising the language.
Dame Iritana said it's a boost for the families who started kohanga reo 28 years ago.
She said other indigenous peoples have embraced the kohanga system to revitalise their own languages.
