The New Zealand Economy has always been and most likely will remain dependent on the sale and export of its produce/products.

Fact 1: There is not one gram of our product in any form produced here in New Zealand and sold to any country in the world using te reo.

Fact 2: Just as importantly there is not one item for sale in Countdown, or any shop in New Zealand which has been purchased from a country overseas using te reo.

The compulsion of this language in our education curriculum for 16 per cent, part Maori population reflects the sheer arrogance and ignorance of the leaders of our nation.

If people wish to learn te reo, great, but to make it compulsory when the world is facing the biggest challenge it has ever experienced with technology is unbelievable.

Most people will see the world as being in a hell of a mess and compulsory learning of Maori is not going to cut the mustard.

Wake up New Zealand

Bill Matches, Bethlehem