July 16, 2019
Council shows committment to te reo Māori
Porirua residents can expect to see bilingual signs popping up around the city soon at parks, stadiums and village centres.
Council chief executive Wendy Walker says the signage reflects the city’s commitment to te reo Māori and the importance of its mana whenua.
She says by bringing Maori language into our everyday lives, we help those less familiar with it gain confidence, as well as recognising those who already speak te reo.
According to best practice advice from Te Puni Kōkiri, te reo Māori text comes first on the signs.
A graduated rollout is in place, with new signs only being installed when existing signs need to be replaced.
Ngāti Toa Rangatira kaumatua Taku Parai says te reo signage shows a commitment to preserving and honouring the language and making it part of the city’s future.
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