Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 26, 2016 16:38:42 GMT 12
Bill to revitalise te reo Maori through partnership - Maori Party
The Maori Language (Te Reo Maori) Bill, tabled back in Parliament today, introduces a new way of the Crown and Maori working together to revive te reo Maori.
"Our reo is a taonga and we all need to work together to ensure it survives and flourishes", says Mr Flavell.
Mr Flavell says while the bill remains true to his predecessor’s intent, "it also clarifies the roles of the Crown and Maori with respect to the protection and promotion of te reo".
The establishment of Te Matawai - a new independent statutory organisation that will lead the Maori and iwi language strategy - remains central to the Bill. It recognises Maori as kaitiaki (guardians) of the language.
"One of the most important functions of this bill is that it affirms the status of te reo Maori as an official language of our country and as a taonga of te iwi Maori….
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/244776
The Maori Language (Te Reo Maori) Bill, tabled back in Parliament today, introduces a new way of the Crown and Maori working together to revive te reo Maori.
"Our reo is a taonga and we all need to work together to ensure it survives and flourishes", says Mr Flavell.
Mr Flavell says while the bill remains true to his predecessor’s intent, "it also clarifies the roles of the Crown and Maori with respect to the protection and promotion of te reo".
The establishment of Te Matawai - a new independent statutory organisation that will lead the Maori and iwi language strategy - remains central to the Bill. It recognises Maori as kaitiaki (guardians) of the language.
"One of the most important functions of this bill is that it affirms the status of te reo Maori as an official language of our country and as a taonga of te iwi Maori….
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/244776