Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 24, 2017 16:33:28 GMT 12
WISDOM OF MAORI ROAD SAFETY SIGNAGE QUESTIONED
THE wisdom of having road safety signs solely in Maori was questioned at the Regional Transport Committee meeting — but the meeting was told English translation had been added later.
Graeme Thomson said he supported the use of te reo but felt this was not the right place. People needed to understand a sign and know what it was about.
If signs were needed to prevent accidents and it was that important, they should be kept simple so that 100 percent of people could recognise them immediately......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/3054858-135/wisdom-of-maori-road-safety-signage
THE wisdom of having road safety signs solely in Maori was questioned at the Regional Transport Committee meeting — but the meeting was told English translation had been added later.
Graeme Thomson said he supported the use of te reo but felt this was not the right place. People needed to understand a sign and know what it was about.
If signs were needed to prevent accidents and it was that important, they should be kept simple so that 100 percent of people could recognise them immediately......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/3054858-135/wisdom-of-maori-road-safety-signage