He’s a Boss. For many students of te reo, Sir Tīmoti Karetū is the Godfather of the Māori Language movement. He may be 84 but he’s still on a roll - and not slow with an eye-roll either.

What does he think of the name for Oranga Tamariki, Pākeha learning te reo or Māori being compulsory? Moana Maniapoto asks Timoti Karetu these questions & more in a rare sit-down in ENGLISH…