I imagine that they couldn't use the macron in the title but a lot of different iwi prefer to use double letters instead of macrons. It all depends on what region it is made in
I appreciate the video and what they're doing here, but I have to point out how utterly absurd it is that it's okay to include Maori spiritual ceremonies in a preschool class, but if you tried to include anything Christian, Judaic, Islamic, Buddhist, or ANY other religion or spiritual practice or exercise you wouldn't get away with it in a million years. Insane and absurd double standards.
kia ora Fakey, its not absurd from a Māori world view, spirituality is important in all aspects and within our belief systems. Professor Margaret Carr said it, and I understand it that there is no exclusiveness with how and why centres, kohanga reo, play groups decide what it is they are doing, and why they decide to do it. What ever your centre decides to do it is intentional, with the child at the centre, and if there are parents that don't want any type of spirituality of any culture to be taught to their child that is their choice and they can choose to look for another centre for their child that doesn't do this. Admonishing any spiritual connection, admonishes that childs whole being.
@@mariropata-tehei8271 I'm talking about equality under the law, and separation of church and state. Or don't you have that in New Zealand? Seems to me like there's a massive gray area in New Zealand where Maori spiritual rituals are able to be practiced in public/official/governmental situations when no other religion would be able to get away with doing such a thing. It's a clear double standard that I am betting is contrary to the constitution in New Zealand, yet it happens all the time.
