Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 21, 2017 18:03:50 GMT 12
AUCKLAND TRANSPORT CALLED ON TO FAST TRACK TE REO MAORI ON BUSES, FERRIES AND TRAINS
Auckland Transport (AT) is being called on to make its buses, ferries and trains bilingual with te reo Maori signs.
Independent Maori Statutory Board (IMSB) chairman David Taipari said AT should fast track its implementation of te reo Maori signage on public transport and to set a date for it to be fully bilingual.
IMSB, which was formed by Auckland Council in 2010 to promote Maori issues in Auckland, had been advocating for bilingual signage since 2011.
"Bilingual signage is a demonstration of respect in regards to Maori culture," Taipari said.
"This is a missing piece of infrastructure needed to support the growth of Maori tourism and entertainment."
A New Zealand Institute of Economic Research report done for IMSB estimated the international tourism value of a visible Maori identity in Auckland would be more than $600 million per year, he said.......
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/95913451/auckland-transport-called-on-to-fast-track-te-reo-maori-on-buses-ferries-and-trains
Auckland Transport (AT) is being called on to make its buses, ferries and trains bilingual with te reo Maori signs.
Independent Maori Statutory Board (IMSB) chairman David Taipari said AT should fast track its implementation of te reo Maori signage on public transport and to set a date for it to be fully bilingual.
IMSB, which was formed by Auckland Council in 2010 to promote Maori issues in Auckland, had been advocating for bilingual signage since 2011.
"Bilingual signage is a demonstration of respect in regards to Maori culture," Taipari said.
"This is a missing piece of infrastructure needed to support the growth of Maori tourism and entertainment."
A New Zealand Institute of Economic Research report done for IMSB estimated the international tourism value of a visible Maori identity in Auckland would be more than $600 million per year, he said.......
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/95913451/auckland-transport-called-on-to-fast-track-te-reo-maori-on-buses-ferries-and-trains