National commemoration for anniversay of Maori language

On a cold September 14th 1972, Hana Te Hemara and a group of elders and language champions marched on parliament, presenting the petition signed by 33 thousand Maori and Pakeha, and calling for the introduction of Maori language and culture in schools nationwide. By that time, te reo Maori was in grave danger of dying out, but the actions of the petitioners sparked change - kohanga reo, kura kaupapa, wananga followed, and Te Reo Maori became an official language. Kathryn speaks with Midday Report Presenter, Mani Dunlop at parliament, and Hana Te Hemara's great niece, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who is speaking at the commemoration.