Looking back at the all the posts, the research and perspectives collected I still feel that Te Reo Maori should be implemented in the workplace. However, in a fast paced industry like supermarket only a brief implementation can be done. This is because the majority of workers will have English as their second language and most workers cannot speak English very well so it will be overwhelming for them to have a Maori language implementation as well. Informational posters about Maori culture or Treaty of Waitangi or basic Maori phrases would be a good place to start. This will create an awareness of what Maori culture is about. Developing on this, there can be signs such as ‘male’ female’ for toilets in Maori as well as in English and Maori description of products alongside English. I feel that it is important to do this because with growing multiculturalism, Maori language and culture should not get lost. The language and culture should not be limited to those of Maori descent; everyone residing in New Zealand should understand it. It is the Treaty of Waitangi that opened doors for other nationalities to enter the land of NZ through the introduction of Maori concepts such as sharing the land and the rights of settlement while upholding Maori rights (Immigration NZ, n.d). So there is a responsibility for everyone residing in NZ to protect the Maori language and culture and pass it on to the next generation.
References:
Immigration NZ. (n.d). The Treaty of Waitangi. Retrieved from http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/79BB2C7F-58C8-45A0-9ACF-423B7E4AE077/0/LivingGuide01Treaty.pdf Date accessed 1/10/2017
Te Reo Maori in the workplace 
Hi Dalia,
I have read a few of your posts and think you’ve done a great job of providing experiences and perspectives of how and why Maori should be more implemented in the New Zealand culture.
It’s no secret our country is one of many cultures and diversity. People from all around the world come to live here that very reason and in turn are educated in the Maori culture. Maori culture is no doubt important to New Zealand’s identity, but the culture and history isn’t one that is familiar world-wide. The Maori culture and traditions are ones that many Maori are trying to uphold in this constantly advancing society. I personally believe everyone who comes into this country are naturally exposed to the Maori/Kiwi culture but should still hold true to their own. With people like Director Taika Waititi, whose film – Thor Ragnarok – I recently watched, it involves “Kiwi” humor. It gave the world an insight to jokes only New Zealand people would understand and for a movie that millions will watch will hopefully give the Kiwi culture more recognition worldwide.
Great work and all the best.
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