Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 11, 2017 17:19:59 GMT 12
PORIRUA’S FIRST BILINGUAL SIGN SLOWS DOWN TRAFFIC
Āta haere! Porirua’s first bilingual sign slows down traffic
“I’m really thrilled to see these bilingual signs going up in the city. Māori is an official language of New Zealand and making it more visible throughout our community acknowledges its mana,” says Mayor Mike Tana.
“Today is the start of Māori Language Week. It’s a chance for us all to celebrate the taonga that is te reo Māori and look at ways in which we can support revitalisation. This is just a small step, but many small steps result in real change.”....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1709/S00246/poriruas-first-bilingual-sign-slows-down-traffic.htm
Āta haere! Porirua’s first bilingual sign slows down traffic
“I’m really thrilled to see these bilingual signs going up in the city. Māori is an official language of New Zealand and making it more visible throughout our community acknowledges its mana,” says Mayor Mike Tana.
“Today is the start of Māori Language Week. It’s a chance for us all to celebrate the taonga that is te reo Māori and look at ways in which we can support revitalisation. This is just a small step, but many small steps result in real change.”....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1709/S00246/poriruas-first-bilingual-sign-slows-down-traffic.htm