Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 10, 2016 17:39:11 GMT 12
Passing of second reading of Maori Language Bill celebrated
The Maori Party joins with all reo warriors tonight to celebrate the passing of the second reading of the Maori Language (Te Reo Maori) Bill.
For the second time in Parliament’s history, a dual language bill was introduced in to the House, but for the first time ever, the Maori language version prevails in the event of conflict over interpretation between the two versions.
"This ground-breaking bill will be enacted in both Maori and in English, but te reo will have mana in law over the English translation version. The Bill will also introduce a new way for the Crown, Iwi and Maori to work together on Maori language revitalisation," says Maori Party Co-leader, Te Ururoa Flavell….
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The Maori Party joins with all reo warriors tonight to celebrate the passing of the second reading of the Maori Language (Te Reo Maori) Bill.
For the second time in Parliament’s history, a dual language bill was introduced in to the House, but for the first time ever, the Maori language version prevails in the event of conflict over interpretation between the two versions.
"This ground-breaking bill will be enacted in both Maori and in English, but te reo will have mana in law over the English translation version. The Bill will also introduce a new way for the Crown, Iwi and Maori to work together on Maori language revitalisation," says Maori Party Co-leader, Te Ururoa Flavell….
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/245929