July 29, 2015
Riding the train wont be the same again
Riding the train through South Auckland wont be the same again thanks to an app released as part of te wiki o te reo Maori
The bilingual app called "Whanau fun day on the train" features the story of a family trip by train from Pukekohe to Eden Park for a day at the Dick Smith Auckland NRL Nines.
Auckland Transport's Senior Maori Policy and Engagement Advisor Tui Gilling says along the way the family shares stories about sites of significance such as maunga, traditional names for landmarks and some family history.
She says engaging interactively with kids who know their way around new technology is the way of the future.
Tui Gilling says the app which allows listeners to hear the correct pronunciation of Maori words was voiced by children from Pukekohe North School.
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