New Maori Language commissioners appointed   25 Mar 2015

New Maori Language commissioners appointed

Maori Development Minister, Hon Te Ururoa Flavell, has confirmed the appointment of two new board members to Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission.

Hinurewa Poutu (Ngati Rangi, Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi, Ngati Maniapoto) has been appointed for a three year term.

She is a graduate of kura kaupapa Maori, with a recent career of studying, researching and teaching te reo Maori. She is close to completing her doctoral studies on how Maori speaking teenagers are using the language.

“Ms Poutu is an outstanding example of the new generation of Maori language speakers who have grown up immersed in Maori culture and language.

“I’m thrilled that she has agreed to come on the board at such an important time given the imminent changes to the Maori Language Act”, says Mr Flavell.
Dr Ruka Broughton (Taranaki, Whanganui, Ngati Awa, Ngati Kahungunu) has been appointed for a six month term while current board member Dr Poia Rewi fills in as the Commission’s interim Chief Executive.

“As a renowned expert in te reo Maori and a former Maori language commissioner (1999-2002), Dr Broughton provides business continuity for the board until a new CE is appointed”, says Mr Flavell.

The pair will join Chair Mr Erima Henare, Dr Katarina Edmonds and Te Awanuiarangi Black on the Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori board.

Media Contact: Hinerangi Barr (021 943 070)

He Kaikomihana Reo Maori hou kua whakaturia

Kua tutohua e te Minita Whanaketanga Maori, ara, ko Honore Te Ururoa Flavell ko te whakatutanga o tetahi tokorua hei mema hou ki Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori.

Kua whakaturia a Hinurewa Poutu (no Ngati Rangi, no Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi, no Ngati Maniapoto hoki) mo nga tau e toru.

He hua ia na te kura kaupapa Maori, a, ko tona umanga no na tata nei he whai i te matauranga, he rangahau, he whakaako i te reo Maori hoki. Kua tata oti i a ia ana akoranga kairangi mo te whakamahia o te reo e te hunga taiohi reo Maori.

“Ko Hinurewa tetahi tauira katuarehe o te reanga hou o te hunga korero reo Maori i tipu ake, i rumakina hoki i roto i te ahurea Maori me te reo Maori.

“E hari koa ana au i whakaae ia ki te piki mai ki runga i te poari i tenei wa whakahirahira e panonitia ai te Ture Reo Maori akuanei,” te ki a Minita Flavell.

Ko Takuta Ruka Broughton (no Taranaki, no Whanganui, no Ngati Awa, no Ngati Kahungunu hoki) kua whakaturia hoki mo nga marama e ono.

“He matanga reo Maori rongonui ia, he Kaikomihana Reo Maori o mua hoki (i nga tau 1999-2002), na, ka whakahonohono a Takuta Broughton i te mahi a te poari tae noa ki te whakaturanga o te Tumu Whakahaere hou," te ki a Mita Flavell.

Ka noho te tokorua nei i runga i te poari ki te taha o Heamana Erima Henare ratou ko Takuta Katarina Edmonds, ko Te Awanuiarangi Black.

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