198 April 2007

Maori Language Week ‘Tourism’ theme launch

 

To be held 5-7pm, Thursday 19 April 2007, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori

‘Tourism – Tapoi’ is the theme of Maori Language Week to be held in the last week of (23-29) July this year.

A launch event is being held at the offices of Te Taura Whiri on 19 April in association with Tourism New Zealand, the Maori Tourism Council, local tourism operators, Te Puni Kokiri and the Human Rights Commission.

Efforts this year are aimed at inspiring the tourism sector and keen Kiwi organisation’s to get on board using the catchphrase ‘He Korero mo Aotearoa – On the road with te Reo’.

There will also be a focus on encouraging use of the greeting ‘Kia ora’.

For more information contact: Lana Simmons-Donaldson, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori 04 4716724, lana@tetaurawhiri.govt.nz