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Google Maps gets better at pronouncing Māori placenames after years of complaints

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Te reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand and an important part of the country's cultural heritage, with efforts to preserve and promote its use being ongoing. The language has a distinct set of pronunciation rules and sounds that can be challenging for non-native speakers and digital platforms to master. As the second most widely spoken language in New Zealand after English, accurate representation of te reo Māori is significant for the country's linguistic diversity.
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Google Maps gets better at pronouncing Māori placenames after years of complaints
After English, te reo Māori remains country’s second most widely spoken language
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