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    Seven years and one stomach-stapling operation after entering Parliament in 1977, David Lange became PM at the age of 41.

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Māori becomes official language

1987 Māori becomes official language

The Maori Language Act came into force, meaning that te reo Māori could now be used in some legal proceedings. The Act also established the Maori Language Commission. more...

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History of the Māori language - Te Wiki o Te Reo MāoriTreaty events since 1950 - Treaty timelineDavid Lange

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  • Maori language Act (Maori Language Commission)
  • History of Maori Language (Korero Maori)
  • Maori Language Commission (Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori)
  • Maori people and culture today (Te Ara)
  • Maori language (1966 encyclopaedia)
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