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Has the Minister provided any advice or directive to the Ministry of Health about the use of te reo on its website and in any of the Ministry of Health communications and if so, when and on what date did he give that directive?

Answered Question 12854 (2026)
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Asked by

Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Has the Minister provided any advice or directive to the Ministry of Health about the use of te reo on its website and in any of the Ministry of Health communications and if so, when and on what date did he give that directive?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

No. However, the Government expects public agencies and the public service to align with the Government's English first expectation.