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NEW BILINGUAL 'KURA SCHOOL' SIGN UNVEILED IN MOVE AIMED AT SHARING 'TAONGA OF TE REO IN OUR SIGNAGE
Transport Minister Michael Wood unveiled a new bilingual school sign in Rotorua on Wednesday, a move he said would “share the taonga of te reo in our signage”.
Wood also said the answer to anyone questioning whether bilingual signage was safe was “unambiguously yes”......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/128678360/new-bilingual-kura-school-sign-unveiled-in-move-aimed-at-sharing-taonga-of-te-reo-in-our-signage
STARS ALIGN FOR MATARIKI KI PŌNEKE IN CAPITAL THIS YEAR
The capital will celebrate the Māori New Year with Matariki ki Pōneke – a series of events, projections and experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
Councillor Jill Day (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) says Matariki being recognised as a public holiday is another significant advance for equality in Aotearoa.
“We now have a Māori Ward in Pōneke, the Tākai Here partnership agreement between mana whenua groups and Council, we’ve recently adopted the Tūpiki Ora Māori Strategy, and now we have a recognised public holiday celebrating the Māori New Year.
“There is a lot to be proud of, but still a long way to go.....
wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/news-and-information/our-wellington/2022/05/matariki-2022
Transport Minister Michael Wood unveiled a new bilingual school sign in Rotorua on Wednesday, a move he said would “share the taonga of te reo in our signage”.
Wood also said the answer to anyone questioning whether bilingual signage was safe was “unambiguously yes”......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/128678360/new-bilingual-kura-school-sign-unveiled-in-move-aimed-at-sharing-taonga-of-te-reo-in-our-signage
STARS ALIGN FOR MATARIKI KI PŌNEKE IN CAPITAL THIS YEAR
The capital will celebrate the Māori New Year with Matariki ki Pōneke – a series of events, projections and experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
Councillor Jill Day (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) says Matariki being recognised as a public holiday is another significant advance for equality in Aotearoa.
“We now have a Māori Ward in Pōneke, the Tākai Here partnership agreement between mana whenua groups and Council, we’ve recently adopted the Tūpiki Ora Māori Strategy, and now we have a recognised public holiday celebrating the Māori New Year.
“There is a lot to be proud of, but still a long way to go.....
wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/news-and-information/our-wellington/2022/05/matariki-2022