Maori Language Everywhere

What's the deal with Maori language being pushed everywhere? News, ads, government departments, and educational institutions all promote the Maori language. With the amount of Maori language and culture being pushed, you'd think they make up at least 50% of the population. It must be strange for overseas visitors who see all this cultural stuff being promoted, and then realising it doesn't play much of a role in ordinary life.

I think a bunch of leftwing types run and work for these organisations and want to promote it as if it's the view of all New Zealanders. I don't believe most New Zealanders care about Maori language and use it in their daily lives. These small but influential groups need to stop promoting a minority language and culture as if it represents the whole country.

What are your guys thoughts on all this?