Academic criticises removal of Māori words from early reader books
Thursday 14 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Erica Stanford, Ministry of Education, University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington
Education Minister Erica Stanford has decided to remove most Māori words from new books in the Ready to Read Phonics Plus series. A Māori studies academic has described the decision as a dangerous move that breaches human rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
