Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 11, 2016 16:30:55 GMT 12
District court takers speak more te reo Māori
District court takers will open and close court in te reo Māori with more consistency and confidence, following training with a ‘buddy’ system, audio pronunciation files and a new flip card resource. All district courts started using the new te reo Māori announcements on 1 February.
“It is very important that our Courts are not only seen to uphold commitments under the Treaty of Waitangi, but that they are responsive to the vibrant communities they serve. We are very proud to be supporting our people and working to support the judiciary to honour the most precious of taonga – te reo,” says Karl Cummins, Deputy Secretary, District Courts.
The te reo announcements have been supported by Chief Judge Jan-Marie Doogue, with guidance from Judge Taumanu, following the introduction of te reo Māori announcements in the higher courts. Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue says it is an exciting next step in what has been a historic change in the District Court process. “The new resource is a clever and compact aid for court staff to ensure te reo Māori is used appropriately and consistently in the court setting,” says Judge Doogue.
The flip cards are designed to be used while taking court for judges, Justices of the Peace and community magistrates, with an easy to read English translations underneath te reo Māori phrasing. Te reo Māori court announcements – Patric Hape and team…..
foreignaffairs.co.nz/2016/02/10/district-court-takers-speak-more-te-reo-maori/
District court takers will open and close court in te reo Māori with more consistency and confidence, following training with a ‘buddy’ system, audio pronunciation files and a new flip card resource. All district courts started using the new te reo Māori announcements on 1 February.
“It is very important that our Courts are not only seen to uphold commitments under the Treaty of Waitangi, but that they are responsive to the vibrant communities they serve. We are very proud to be supporting our people and working to support the judiciary to honour the most precious of taonga – te reo,” says Karl Cummins, Deputy Secretary, District Courts.
The te reo announcements have been supported by Chief Judge Jan-Marie Doogue, with guidance from Judge Taumanu, following the introduction of te reo Māori announcements in the higher courts. Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue says it is an exciting next step in what has been a historic change in the District Court process. “The new resource is a clever and compact aid for court staff to ensure te reo Māori is used appropriately and consistently in the court setting,” says Judge Doogue.
The flip cards are designed to be used while taking court for judges, Justices of the Peace and community magistrates, with an easy to read English translations underneath te reo Māori phrasing. Te reo Māori court announcements – Patric Hape and team…..
foreignaffairs.co.nz/2016/02/10/district-court-takers-speak-more-te-reo-maori/