We trace Greg Fleming’s path from charity leader to MP and his decision to learn Te Reo Māori as an adult, linking language revitalisation with a culture of listening and free speech. We test tokenism, compulsion, and what realistic, hopeful goals for Te Reo might look like.

• representing a highly mixed electorate and staying accessible
• dialogue as a proven way to reduce radicalisation
• awkward first steps bringing tikanga into workplace rhythms
• staff learning pathways and hosting community classes
• founding a faith-based immersion college in West Auckland
• confidence, pronunciation, and generous feedback loops
• clarity versus symbolism for government department names
• tokenism risks and how to invite, not force, language growth
• realistic goals for bilingual capacity and teacher limits
• supporting Te Reo in homes, churches, and Parliament

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