Pat Old's grandchildren can speak Maori and her daughters have married into Maori families, this was the reason why she is learning te reo Maori part time with Te Wananga o Aotearoa. Pat says the language has enriched her life. Justin Kereama has taught the language for fifteen years, most of his students are retirees and keen to learn te reo, in the lead-up to Maori language week, both share their stories.
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