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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 6 MIN

Rotorua cafe goes full Maori immersion

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Kei te hia-hia he kawhe? Do you fancy a coffee? These might be some of the kupu or words people will hear at a Rotorua cafe that has made the decision to go full Maori immersion. Customers will be supported to give Te Reo Maori a go, but English won't be spoken at Rumaki Cafe. Rumaki's executive director, Miraka Davies, wants to see more everyday spaces where people can practice and speak Te Reo Maori. Davies spoke to Lisa Owen.

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