[lg policy] New Zealand: Te Waka Reo National Language Policy

Sun Apr 17 16:06:27 UTC 2011

April, 2011
News & Issues
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Review of the Māori language sector released
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Te Reo Mauriora, the report of the Māori language sector and Māori
language strategy, was released today (13 April) at Te Puni Kōkiri
head office in Wellington. The report presents the findings of an
independent panel appointed by the Minister of Minister of Māori
Affairs. The panel was asked to look at how to promote te reo Māori in
future and achieve value for money in government spending to promote
te reo Māori.

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I Am Deaf – Let’s Talk
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

This May, Deaf Aotearoa celebrates its fifth annual New Zealand Sign
Language (NZSL) Week – a celebration of one of the country’s official
languages.   Sign Language Week will be celebrated on 2- 8 May 2011.

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Kura Reo moves from Christchurch to Ōtaki
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki have agreed to host the last of four
nationwide Kura Reo (total immersion language courses) from 17-21
April 2011, to be known as “Kura Reo ki Te Au ki Te Tonga”.
Unfortunately earthquake damage has meant it was no longer viable to
host the Kura Reo in Christchurch this year, as previously planned.

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Human Rights Commission submission on review of the New Zealand Sign
Language Act
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Commission recently wrote a submission on the Review of the NZSL
Act. The Act was passed in 2006 and made NZSL New Zealand’s third
official language. The Act gives Deaf people the right to use NZSL and
translators in legal proceedings, gives the Government power to make
regulations in relation to NZSL, and provides guidelines for
government agencies in using NZSL.

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Te reo online journal takes off
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

An online academic journal, Te Kōtihitihi – Ngā Tuhinga Reo Māori,
published solely in te reo Māori is to be launched on Thursday 14
April at the University of Waikato.

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Rugby resources translated into Māori
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Auckland’s Rugby World Cup Māori engagement manager, Lucy Tukua, has
launched a te reo Māori translation of the Rugby World Cup school
activity packs. The packs include sport development ideas and an
“adopt a second team” scheme.

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Pacific Languages Strategy feedback requested
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs is working on a Pacific
Languages Strategy. The strategy is being developed as a framework to
protect and promote the use of Pacific languages in New Zealand.

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Forum on language policy
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

As in previous years, this year’s Diversity Forum will feature a forum
dedicated to discussing language policy. The topic is particularly
important this year. The Human Rights Commission’s report Tūi Tūi
Tuituiā: Race Relations in 2010 notes 2011 is a “crunch year” for
languages.

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Samoa Ola – Samoa Active: Samoan Language 2011
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Samoan Language Week will take place from Wednesday 1 June (Samoan
Independence Day) through to Tuesday 7 June, with key events planned
for the weekend 4-5 June (Queen’s Birthday weekend).

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Deaf Books in Secondary Schools
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

An innovative plan for enhancing New Zealand’s school libraries was
launched in the week of 21-25 March, with the distribution of two
significant books on Deaf culture and New Zealand Sign Language.

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Tongan Language Week now on Facebook
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Aotearoa Tongan Teacher’s Association is planning to establish an
annual Tongan Language Week in association with the Human Rights
Commission and other partners.

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Pacific Languages in schools
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) hosted a Pacific
teacher’s seminar in Mangere on 4 April, to discuss teaching of
Pacific languages. Keynote speakers were Race Relations Commissioner
Joris de Bres and education lecturer John McCaffery.

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Bilingual signage applauded
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

On the Bright Side has monthly acknowledgments from Race Relations
Commissioner Joris de Bres for cultural diversity and positive
contributions to race relations in New Zealand. April’s On the Bright
Side has recognised bilingual signage at the Te Awa Shopping Centre,
Hamilton. Te Awa is part of the Base, a massive new shopping complex
developed by Tainui Group Holdings at Te Rapa in Hamilton and opened
last year.

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Disability Support Service guide – new languages available
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Navigating the disability sector can be challenging and even harder
when English is not your first language. On behalf of the Ministry of
Health, Le Va produced ‘Your guide to disability support services’ in
English, Samoan, Tongan and Cook Island Māori.

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Festival of Cultures events by Palmerston North City Library
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Festival of Cultures ran from 23  March to 2 April. To mark the
festival, the Palmerston North City library hosted a tent during
Market Day in the Square on 26 March, with storytelling in a range of
languages for children.

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AKTESOL Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Auckland branch of the Teachers of English as a Second or Other
Language organisation is holding its AGM. Everyone, whether a member
of AKTESOL or not, is invited to attend:

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Language, Education and Diversity Conference
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

LED 2011 invites submissions of abstracts for individual papers,
colloquia and posters for the 3rd International Conference on
Language, Education and Diversity (LED 2011).

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Kōrero Kōrero – Te Reo o Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

 Kōrero Kōrero presents an opportunity:

    * For level 1 and 2 Māori Medium teachers to discuss te reo o Te
Marautanga o Aotearoa with a selection of curriculum writers and
developers.
    * To expand knowledge and understanding about how language has
adapted to meet developing needs.
    * To exchange ideas and strategies about te reo Māori learning and teaching.
    * Ki te kōtuitui i a tātou anō i runga i te kaupapa reo kei mua i te aroaro.

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Chinese Film and Mandarin Corner
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Mandarin Corner 汉语角 3.15pm – 4.30pm Saturdays during school terms
Victoria University of Wellington, Seminar Room, 20 Kelburn Parade.
Gold coin donation. Open to all ages, all levels. One to one or small
groups. Three sessions in April 2011 (2, 9 and 16 April).

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http://www.hrc.co.nz/newsletters/diversity-action-programme/te-waka-reo/2011/04/

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