Air New Zealand goes full te reo for flight to ‘Kapa Haka Olympics’ in Auckland
Araraurangi / Air New Zealand has conducted its first flight conducted entirely in te reo Māori, carrying competitors ahead of Te Matatini.
NZ1236 from Te Whanganui-a-Tara to Tāmaki Makaurau (Wellington to Auckland) today was conducted from boarding lounge to arrivals gate in the Māori language.
“Except for Civil Aviation Authority prescribed announcements, the only language spoken by the pilots and cabin crew will be te reo Māori,” said the airline’s Māori Development Lead Tupara Morrison, ahead of Monday’s flight.
Described as the ‘kapa haka Olympics’, Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata is the crowing competition in the Māori performing arts calendar.
Link to article: Te Matatini: Air New Zealand goes full te reo for flight to ‘Kapa Haka Olympics’ in Auckland - NZ Herald
