The Maori Language Strategy was launched in 1988 to provide co-ordination and direction across the Government for Maori Language focused policies, programmes and resources. The key outcome of this Strategy is to strengthen the status of the Maori language in New Zealand. (2009 Survey of Attitudes, Values and Beliefs Towards the Maori Language, Te Puni Kokiri). Their key findings from the Te Puni Kokiri Maori Language Survey in 2009 were quite positive and are as follows:
* 68% of the Maori population believe that 'not enough' Maori language is currently being spoken.
* the percentage of non-Maori who believe that 'not enough' Maori is being spoken has increased since 2003 from 30% to 38%, which is a great leap and gives hope to the argument that Maori should be compulsory in New Zealand schools.
The survey states that in general, "the results present a picture of increasing Maori language status. This is significant for Maori language revitalisation efforts."
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