Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 1, 2016 17:48:01 GMT 12
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE SUPPORTS GREATER USE OF TE REO MAORI IN COURTS
Te reo Maori is stepping up to the bar in community law.
The Ministry of Justice has announced it will support the greater use of te reo in courtrooms.
Training and resources will be accessible to staff to help with pronunciation and understanding of te reo Maori in the opening and closing of court sessions. That includes district courts and Justice of the Peace and Community Magistrate sessions.
Ministry general manager Tony Fisher says supporting te reo makes sense.
"Using te reo Maori in court proceedings is a practical way of acknowledging that it is one of the official languages of New Zealand and it helps staff connect with New Zealand's cultural heritage."
"District courts' opening and closing sessions are already announced in te reo Maori and have been for some time. We have, however, improved the announcements sothey are more extensive and are also consistent with the announcements made in the Higher Courts."
New Zealand courts have included te reo Maori as well as English in opening and closing court announcements since August 2012.
Training for staff includes online modules, workshops and tutorials…..
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/77217077/ministry-of-justice-supports-greater-use-of-te-reo-maori-in-courts
Te reo Maori is stepping up to the bar in community law.
The Ministry of Justice has announced it will support the greater use of te reo in courtrooms.
Training and resources will be accessible to staff to help with pronunciation and understanding of te reo Maori in the opening and closing of court sessions. That includes district courts and Justice of the Peace and Community Magistrate sessions.
Ministry general manager Tony Fisher says supporting te reo makes sense.
"Using te reo Maori in court proceedings is a practical way of acknowledging that it is one of the official languages of New Zealand and it helps staff connect with New Zealand's cultural heritage."
"District courts' opening and closing sessions are already announced in te reo Maori and have been for some time. We have, however, improved the announcements sothey are more extensive and are also consistent with the announcements made in the Higher Courts."
New Zealand courts have included te reo Maori as well as English in opening and closing court announcements since August 2012.
Training for staff includes online modules, workshops and tutorials…..
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/77217077/ministry-of-justice-supports-greater-use-of-te-reo-maori-in-courts