Requests for translation

Requests for translations are considered by the Kounga o te reo / Quality Assurance Sub Committee of the MLAG.

The translation service is only available for Massey staff for purposes outlined in the Māori Language Policy. There is a charge for the use of this service.

The timeframe and charges will depend on:

• The length of the document
• The complexity of the language (eg legal or technical terminology)
• The level of consultation required (eg names of titles/ units, etc)
• The status or risk associated with the usage (eg official publications)
• The workload commitment of Subcommittee members

Requests should be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance of the required date. Please contact the Convenor to discuss strategic or urgent translation requirements.

Translation Process

1. Request for Māori translation submitted using form below.
2. Request automatically received by Convenor of Māori Language Advisory Group (MLAG), Office of the DVC (Māori and Pasifika); request acknowledged by email.
3. Request is forwarded to the Quality Assurance Subcommittee (of the MLAG) for translation and quality assurance.
4. Completed translation is returned to the Convenor.
5. Convenor returns completed translation with invoice for work done.
6. Invoice paid. Process complete

The Māori Language Advisory Group is supportive of all endeavours to promote the usage of te reo Māori.

To ensure your translation is successful, the Convenor will contact you if:

• There is any ambiguity in the meaning
• Further details of the purpose or usage is required
• The text you propose does not translate well or requires (substantial) rephrasing

Takuta Ferris
Convenor, Māori Language Advisory Group

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Last updated on Monday 10 September 2018