Rotorua’s te reo Māori immersion cafe gains backing despite controversy
A Rotorua cafe focused on te reo Māori immersion has received strong community support after facing accusations of racism.
Rumaki Cafe in Rotorua has drawn backing from the community following backlash over its te reo Māori immersion approach. Some had criticised the cafe, claiming English speakers would be excluded. The strong support suggests community acceptance of the cafe's language focus.
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Rotorua’s Rumaki Cafe: Strong support for te reo Māori immersion cafe after backlash
The cafe was called 'racist' by some who believed English speakers would be kicked out.