Education Ministry bans children's book containing many Māori words

Friday 8 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 8 Aug 2025, 3:43pm

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The Education Ministry has decided not to reprint the junior reader At the Marae because it does not fit the required sequence. The Māori Principals' Association has criticised the decision, with its president calling the move an act of racism and white supremacy.

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1. RNZFri 8 Aug 2025, 2:00pm

   'Act of racism': Education Ministry cans children's school book for too many Māori words (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 8 Aug 2025, 2:52pm

   Education Ministry cans children’s school book for too many Māori words (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 8 Aug 2025, 3:43pm

   Fury as ministry cans kids book for too many Māori words (opens in new tab)