Monday, 21 July 2014, 9:53 am Press Release: Countdown
Heihei for dinner? Countdown stores celebrate Māori
Language Week
Phonetic
tips such as the below items will be displayed around
Countdown stores this week
21 July,
2014:
Countdown customers will have a chance to
perfect their Māori language this week with in-store
translations for some of their favourite everyday items as
part of Māori Language Week 2014.
This year's theme is
all about learning a different Māori word every week. From
today customers will see 38 different food categories in
Māori, promoting awareness of the language, including
phonetic tips.
“We’re proud to continue our support of
Māori Language Week and help Kiwis learn and perfect their
te reo translations while they shop with us,” says Dave
Chambers, Managing Director at Countdown.
“As part of
communities around the country, we’re proud to serve more
than 2.7 million shoppers through our doors every week, and
this is a great opportunity for them to connect with the
Māori language. I encourage everyone to have a go at using
these words and celebrate the week,” says
Dave.
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