A taxi waits at a stand outside the Wellington Regional Hospital, written in English and Maori languages as New Zealand celebrates its annual Maori language week in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlotte GrahamMcLay)
This shows the Emergency Department written in English and Maori languages at Wellington's Regional Hospital as New Zealand celebrates its annual Maori language week in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlotte GrahamMcLay)
People walk on the waterfront near a mural honoring Maori leader Whae June Te Raumange Jackson as New Zealand celebrates its annual Maori language week in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlotte GrahamMcLay)
People walk past the name of Victoria University of Wellington, written in English and Maori languages as New Zealand celebrates its annual Maori language week in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlotte GrahamMcLay)
People cross a road near a taxi stand written in English and Maori languages as New Zealand celebrates its annual Maori language week in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlotte GrahamMcLay)
People walk past a sign encouraging them to order a coffee in Maori, during annual Maori language week in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlotte GrahamMcLay)