Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 11, 2017 17:38:55 GMT 12
BLOODY OATH! AUSSIE'S TE REO REQUEST INSPIRES CHANGE
Natalie Evans, originally of Australia, will officially become a New Zealand citizen tonight at Auckland’s Town Hall, alongside 510 other candidates.
She asked to recite her oath and affirmation in Māori and her request inspired the Auckland Council to make some major changes to the ceremony.
The new citizens will say the oath and affirmation first in English followed by an option of saying it in Māori, with the words displayed onto a screen.
Karem Colmenares of the Auckland Council says the change is a positive step and will be offered at future ceremonies......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/bloody-oath-aussies-te-reo-request-inspires-change
Natalie Evans, originally of Australia, will officially become a New Zealand citizen tonight at Auckland’s Town Hall, alongside 510 other candidates.
She asked to recite her oath and affirmation in Māori and her request inspired the Auckland Council to make some major changes to the ceremony.
The new citizens will say the oath and affirmation first in English followed by an option of saying it in Māori, with the words displayed onto a screen.
Karem Colmenares of the Auckland Council says the change is a positive step and will be offered at future ceremonies......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/bloody-oath-aussies-te-reo-request-inspires-change
