Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 19, 2017 18:21:47 GMT 12
WAIROA COUNCIL EMBRACES TE REO
WAIROA District Council formally adopted its te reo Maori policy this week.
Young kura kaupapa student Rongomaiwahine Te Rau o Patuwai’s submission to councillors was the icing on the cake as the council formally adopted its policy, a living document that the community has embraced.
Wairoa District Council is now one of the first local government bodies in New Zealand to approve such a policy, a stepping stone towards becoming the country’s first bilingual community.
The council’s te reo Maori policy is designed to develop and promote the language throughout the organisation......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2900738-135/wairoa-council-embraces-te-reo
WAIROA District Council formally adopted its te reo Maori policy this week.
Young kura kaupapa student Rongomaiwahine Te Rau o Patuwai’s submission to councillors was the icing on the cake as the council formally adopted its policy, a living document that the community has embraced.
Wairoa District Council is now one of the first local government bodies in New Zealand to approve such a policy, a stepping stone towards becoming the country’s first bilingual community.
The council’s te reo Maori policy is designed to develop and promote the language throughout the organisation......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2900738-135/wairoa-council-embraces-te-reo