Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 12, 2017 18:06:03 GMT 12
'KIA ORA, DUNEDIN HOSPITAL'
Dunedin Hospital has taken a leaf out of Shortland Street's book and people ringing the hospital this week can expect to be greeted with the words "Kia ora, Dunedin Hospital''.
The greeting, along with other Maori words and phrases such as "morena'' and "ka kite ano'', are likely to be heard more often this week as businesses, schools, organisations and individuals celebrate New Zealand's indigenous language during the 42nd annual Maori Language Week.
Southern District Health Board executive director of Maori health Pania Coote said people using cafes at the hospital would be encouraged to try ordering in Maori with the assistance of booklets on how to order your kawhe (coffee).
Dunedin, Wakari and Southland Hospitals would all have displays promoting te reo Maori in the foyers.
Yesterday, ANZ Bank introduced te reo Maori as a language option on its ATMs....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/kia-ora-dunedin-hospital
Dunedin Hospital has taken a leaf out of Shortland Street's book and people ringing the hospital this week can expect to be greeted with the words "Kia ora, Dunedin Hospital''.
The greeting, along with other Maori words and phrases such as "morena'' and "ka kite ano'', are likely to be heard more often this week as businesses, schools, organisations and individuals celebrate New Zealand's indigenous language during the 42nd annual Maori Language Week.
Southern District Health Board executive director of Maori health Pania Coote said people using cafes at the hospital would be encouraged to try ordering in Maori with the assistance of booklets on how to order your kawhe (coffee).
Dunedin, Wakari and Southland Hospitals would all have displays promoting te reo Maori in the foyers.
Yesterday, ANZ Bank introduced te reo Maori as a language option on its ATMs....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/kia-ora-dunedin-hospital