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A new report published by Te Mātāwai has highlighted the narratives of Māori individuals grappling with language loss and trauma.

An earlier study by Dr Raukura Roa and Professor Tom Roa (2023), defined te reo trauma as 'the emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual harm and distress experienced by Māori individuals due to a lack of proficiency in te reo Māori.'

The new report noted that this can manifest in various ways "including language anxiety and feelings of shame (whakamā) for not being able to speak te reo Māori.

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