A Far North District Councillor plans to speak only in Te Reo Māori at this month's council meeting.
It's Te Wiki o te Reo Maori at the moment, and also Mahuru Maori - Maori language month.
Moko Tepania started formally learning te reo at aged 13.
He's of Te Rarawa and Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa.
He speaks to Corin Dann.