Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 15, 2019 16:25:43 GMT 12
NEW CHIEF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE WANTS TO SEE MORE FOCUS ON TIKANGA MĀORI
He now wants to see similar programmes extended, with more focus placed on tikanga Māori and specialist courts.
"Recognising that tikanga and te reo is part of the two founding cultures of New Zealand Aotearoa, and it has a valuable place in our legal system, and it's had a valuable place in our legal history as well," he said.
Judge Taumaunu, fluent in te reo himself, said an important part about holding a public position such as a judge was being able to pronounce Māori names.
"It goes further than just being able to speak Māori or pronounce Māori, we need to be competent in all of the various cultures of the communities that we serve."......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/transformative-change-needed-in-court-system-chief-district-judge
He now wants to see similar programmes extended, with more focus placed on tikanga Māori and specialist courts.
"Recognising that tikanga and te reo is part of the two founding cultures of New Zealand Aotearoa, and it has a valuable place in our legal system, and it's had a valuable place in our legal history as well," he said.
Judge Taumaunu, fluent in te reo himself, said an important part about holding a public position such as a judge was being able to pronounce Māori names.
"It goes further than just being able to speak Māori or pronounce Māori, we need to be competent in all of the various cultures of the communities that we serve."......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/transformative-change-needed-in-court-system-chief-district-judge