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Dr. Ken Kennedy: Māori Language Champion Passes
Published 1 week, 4 days ago
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Dr. Ken Kennedy, a revered Māori language and culture advocate, passed away at 75. He was a key leader at Toi Ohomai Institute, quadrupling Māori student numbers and promoting bicultural vision. Despite growing up without speaking Māori, he earned degrees in Māori studies and became a staunch Labour voice. Kennedys legacy in education and iwi leadership lives on through his tangi and burial at Pounamui Marae.
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