13 Sep 2018

'Where do I fit in? I'm not Māori enough but I'm not white'

From Morning Report, 7:29 am on 13 September 2018

Young Māori have spoken out about being labelled "plastic" because they can't speak the language. They say the hurtful term is used to infer they're fake or "less Māori". This week we've seen New Zealanders everywhere embracing te reo, sharing their stories, and encouraging others to learn the language. But for many Māori who can't speak it, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori can be a stark reminder of the guilt and shame they feel not knowing their own language. Te Manu Korihi reporter Eden More has the story.