Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 18, 2021 3:56:07 GMT 12
HRC TO STOP HEARING COMPLAINTS ON USE OF TE REO MĀORI
The Human Rights Commission will no longer consider individual complaints over the use of te reo Māori or the term Pākehā.
It has announced that in future only a standard response will be provided.
Past complaints inaccurately suggested the use of the word Pākehā was derogatory, and that forms and greetings in te reo discriminated against Pākehā.
Te reo Māori is an official language in Aotearoa New Zealand, and all indigenous people also have a fundamental right to self-determination, and the protection of their language, culture and heritage.......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hrc-to-stop-hearing-complaints-on-use-of-te-reo-maori/XXWBNIEUNHNS7FQPM73DVHLAH4/
The Human Rights Commission will no longer consider individual complaints over the use of te reo Māori or the term Pākehā.
It has announced that in future only a standard response will be provided.
Past complaints inaccurately suggested the use of the word Pākehā was derogatory, and that forms and greetings in te reo discriminated against Pākehā.
Te reo Māori is an official language in Aotearoa New Zealand, and all indigenous people also have a fundamental right to self-determination, and the protection of their language, culture and heritage.......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hrc-to-stop-hearing-complaints-on-use-of-te-reo-maori/XXWBNIEUNHNS7FQPM73DVHLAH4/