“The Māori language cannot be isolated from the beliefs and culture of the people. It is the very soul of the people you want to show respect for.

It is not a matter of learning a language, but of showing respect to people you love and care for.

A matter of the heart and not the tongue.”

p. 9

Fisher, T. (2007). Learning Māori as a Pākehā. Lower Hutt, NZ: Tony Fisher, 2006.