MAORI SALUTATIONS NOT ACCEPTABLE

[Kiwi Frontline]

MAORI SALUTATIONS NOT ACCEPTABLE

M L Q writes > I have lately been in contact with various Government Departments.
I felt obliged to register an objection for how the replies were worded.

It will be interesting to see the response.

**********************

Dear Mr XXXXXX

Thank you for your response to my inquiry under The official Information Act.

While I await for the information I require, I would point out that my request was in standard English International Business format.

I was taught that when writing a letter, the correct salutation is

"DEAR SIR/MADAM, or the PERSONS NAME"

Kia ora is not acceptable.

Likewise to end a letter, the correct form is "YOURS SINCERELY"

Again, nga mihi is not acceptable.

I am neither maori nor a student of maori.

Assessing the contents, I will assume you have a perfect command of the English language.

Thank you,

Yours sincerely