Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 14, 2024 4:50:10 GMT 12
MINISTER ENCOURAGES DOC TO USE TE REO MĀORI "EVERYWHERE AND ANYWHERE", DESPITE GOVERNMENT POSITION
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka is defending advice to the Department of Conservation to use te reo Māori “everywhere and anywhere”, despite contradicting the Government’s official position.
Documents released to Newstalk ZB under the Official Information Act show the Minister encouraged the use of te reo within the department, including providing advice for email greetings and signoffs.
The email sent from Potaka’s office in November states the “Minister's preferences” for emails include greetings in te reo, with staff advised to use “Tēnā koe / koutou, and the sign off “Mauriora”.
A leadership update from January this year details the Ministers priorities, stating “He expects all leaders to be role models. Te Reo can be used everywhere and anywhere.".....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/minister-encourages-doc-to-use-te-reo-maori-everywhere-and-anywhere-despite-government-position/
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka is defending advice to the Department of Conservation to use te reo Māori “everywhere and anywhere”, despite contradicting the Government’s official position.
Documents released to Newstalk ZB under the Official Information Act show the Minister encouraged the use of te reo within the department, including providing advice for email greetings and signoffs.
The email sent from Potaka’s office in November states the “Minister's preferences” for emails include greetings in te reo, with staff advised to use “Tēnā koe / koutou, and the sign off “Mauriora”.
A leadership update from January this year details the Ministers priorities, stating “He expects all leaders to be role models. Te Reo can be used everywhere and anywhere.".....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/minister-encourages-doc-to-use-te-reo-maori-everywhere-and-anywhere-despite-government-position/