Filipino/Tagalog to be used as a second language in New Zealand

I just learned from the news this morning that our country's language (Filipino/Tagalog) will be used as a secondary language in New Zealand. It will be part of the school curriculum and aims to further broaden and deepen the cultural exchange between the two countries. I personally think this is awesome and a bit awkward as well. Its hardly a dream visiting a foreign country and discovering the nice people there conversing with you in your own language!