Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 17, 2023 4:40:17 GMT 12
MINISTRY LEAK: STAFF BACKLASH AFTER TE REO MĀORI SCRUBBED FROM OFFICIAL USE AHEAD OF NEW GOVERNMENT
It’s what’s sandwiched in between the greeting and sign-off that hints at why opprobrium was directed at bosses at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade by some staff, after Te Reo Māori was erased from some official use in anticipation of the new National-led government.
The message from Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Chris Seed, which was leaked to Stuff discusses: “my decision to remove Te Reo headings from the submission templates during the caretaker period”.
It’s not yet clear what the new government’s position will be on the use of Te Reo Māori by government departments because it’s not yet been formed.
The three prospective parties - National, ACT and NZ First - have different views on the issue. National’s Chris Luxon has said he wants an “English first” approach for government departments with dual-language names, whereas NZ First’s Winston Peters has promised to erase all Māori names from government departments.
Stuff understands that the previous Labour foreign affairs minister, Nanaia Mahuta, had instructed staff at MFAT to use more Te Reo in official correspondence.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/301009592/ministry-leak-staff-backlash-after-te-reo-mori-scrubbed-from-official-use-ahead-of-new-government
It’s what’s sandwiched in between the greeting and sign-off that hints at why opprobrium was directed at bosses at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade by some staff, after Te Reo Māori was erased from some official use in anticipation of the new National-led government.
The message from Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Chris Seed, which was leaked to Stuff discusses: “my decision to remove Te Reo headings from the submission templates during the caretaker period”.
It’s not yet clear what the new government’s position will be on the use of Te Reo Māori by government departments because it’s not yet been formed.
The three prospective parties - National, ACT and NZ First - have different views on the issue. National’s Chris Luxon has said he wants an “English first” approach for government departments with dual-language names, whereas NZ First’s Winston Peters has promised to erase all Māori names from government departments.
Stuff understands that the previous Labour foreign affairs minister, Nanaia Mahuta, had instructed staff at MFAT to use more Te Reo in official correspondence.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/301009592/ministry-leak-staff-backlash-after-te-reo-mori-scrubbed-from-official-use-ahead-of-new-government