Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 9, 2024 5:16:01 GMT 12
TRACKING GOVERNMENT'S DRIVE FOR ENGLISH-FIRST NAMING
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared a shift from talk to action in New Zealand, unveiling his Q2 'Action Plan' with 36 key initiatives. Notably absent from the plan is the coalition's 'English-first' directive, which requires government departments and Crown entities to use English primarily, except in cases related to Māori affairs.
The coalition agreement between the National and NZ First parties stipulates that government communication should be predominantly in English, with exceptions for Māori-related departments. However, several entities could fall under this directive, with 11 clear examples identified by Stuff.
Among these, Waka Kotahi ‒ NZ Transport Agency, Te Whatu Ora ‒ Health NZ, and Rau Paenga ‒ Crown Infrastructure Delivery have taken steps to prioritize English over their te reo Māori names. Notably, Kāinga Ora poses a challenge as its Māori-first name is entrenched in legislation, potentially requiring a law change for a full transition to its English name, "Homes and Communities."....
www.indianweekender.co.nz/news/tracking-governments-drive-for-english-first-naming
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared a shift from talk to action in New Zealand, unveiling his Q2 'Action Plan' with 36 key initiatives. Notably absent from the plan is the coalition's 'English-first' directive, which requires government departments and Crown entities to use English primarily, except in cases related to Māori affairs.
The coalition agreement between the National and NZ First parties stipulates that government communication should be predominantly in English, with exceptions for Māori-related departments. However, several entities could fall under this directive, with 11 clear examples identified by Stuff.
Among these, Waka Kotahi ‒ NZ Transport Agency, Te Whatu Ora ‒ Health NZ, and Rau Paenga ‒ Crown Infrastructure Delivery have taken steps to prioritize English over their te reo Māori names. Notably, Kāinga Ora poses a challenge as its Māori-first name is entrenched in legislation, potentially requiring a law change for a full transition to its English name, "Homes and Communities."....
www.indianweekender.co.nz/news/tracking-governments-drive-for-english-first-naming