While recent surveys suggest an increase in the health of the Maori language, Te Taura Whiri i tereoMaori chairman, Erima Henare recently warned against complacency.
In 2010, FAGASA Inc and Te Taura Whiri i tereoMaori(Maori Language Commission) have joined forces to promote both Samoan Language Week and Maori Language Week.
Te Kura A Rito O Newton sent in more entries than any other school - their students also submitted all their biodiversity statements in tereoMaori as well as in English.