My Why:
Inward - fill a gap (tired of being ignorant), personal & brain development.
Outward - obligation to others. Future students, general attitude. Help save Te Reo.
I feel we are either part of the problem or part of the solution. Doing nothing is part of the problem.
Algebra is the language of mathematics.
Mathematics without algebra does not allow you to fully experience mathematics.
Te Reo Māori is the language of Te Ao Māori.
Te Ao Māori without Te Reo does not allow you to fully experience Te Ao Māori.
I can not claim I respect Te Ao Māori if I do not at least try to learn Te Reo,