Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 24, 2020 4:06:11 GMT 12
GJ GARDNER PULLS AD AFTER COMPLAINT OVER MISPRONUNCIATION OF TARANAKI
A Taranaki woman's complaint about the way her home region's name was pronounced in a TV ad resulted in the footage being pulled from screens, and an apology from the owner of a national building franchise.
And for one iwi broadcaster, the chain of events highlights how it is no longer acceptable in Aotearoa New Zealand to not make an effort to pronounce Māori words properly.
She also suggested its staff attend a cultural competency course, something she was willing to help with, due to her work experience in the area......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/121915078/gj-gardner-pulls-ad-after-complaint-over-mispronunciation-of-taranaki
A Taranaki woman's complaint about the way her home region's name was pronounced in a TV ad resulted in the footage being pulled from screens, and an apology from the owner of a national building franchise.
And for one iwi broadcaster, the chain of events highlights how it is no longer acceptable in Aotearoa New Zealand to not make an effort to pronounce Māori words properly.
She also suggested its staff attend a cultural competency course, something she was willing to help with, due to her work experience in the area......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/121915078/gj-gardner-pulls-ad-after-complaint-over-mispronunciation-of-taranaki