Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 1, 2023 4:22:58 GMT 12
RESERVE BANK GOVERNOR ADRIAN ORR DEFENDS TE REO MĀORI USE
The central bank chief has defended its use of the Māori language in official communications as the new Government looks to roll back the use of the Indigenous language in the public sector.
Last week, the three parties in the new coalition Government signed agreements outline policies to roll back the use of Māori language and require all state agencies to primarily use English for their department names and communications.
Central bank Governor Adrian Orr said at a media conference following the bank’s monetary policy meeting it was proud of its Māori name "Te Putea Matua" and would continue to use it in addition to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).
"Our embracing of Te Ao Māori has been about how we work together as opposed to what our mandate is and all our actions and activities are firmly anchored to our legal mandate."....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/11/reserve-bank-governor-adrian-orr-defends-te-reo-m-ori-use.html
The central bank chief has defended its use of the Māori language in official communications as the new Government looks to roll back the use of the Indigenous language in the public sector.
Last week, the three parties in the new coalition Government signed agreements outline policies to roll back the use of Māori language and require all state agencies to primarily use English for their department names and communications.
Central bank Governor Adrian Orr said at a media conference following the bank’s monetary policy meeting it was proud of its Māori name "Te Putea Matua" and would continue to use it in addition to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).
"Our embracing of Te Ao Māori has been about how we work together as opposed to what our mandate is and all our actions and activities are firmly anchored to our legal mandate."....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/11/reserve-bank-governor-adrian-orr-defends-te-reo-m-ori-use.html