Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 11, 2017 17:31:26 GMT 12
TE REO MAORI PIN TO HELP MAKE IT EASIER TO KORERO
Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is optimistic a newly launched #kÅrero pin will make it easier for people to use te reo Maori when they’re out and about.
"Similar pins overseas have been successful in helping revitalise language.
It signals that the wearer has an interest in speaking in te reo Maori, even if they are not yet fluent," says Mr Flavell.
"When you see someone wearing this pin, or tohu, it’s a sign that you can approach them in te reo Maori and ‘give te reo a go’."....
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/290233
Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is optimistic a newly launched #kÅrero pin will make it easier for people to use te reo Maori when they’re out and about.
"Similar pins overseas have been successful in helping revitalise language.
It signals that the wearer has an interest in speaking in te reo Maori, even if they are not yet fluent," says Mr Flavell.
"When you see someone wearing this pin, or tohu, it’s a sign that you can approach them in te reo Maori and ‘give te reo a go’."....
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/290233
