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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsSocial IssuesNew ZealandTe Reo MāoriIndigenous RightsRoad safetyBilingualism•••Started 3mos agoActive 1wk ago

Should the government replace all official road signs with bilingual versions featuring both English and Te Reo Māori?

This issue became a heated culture war flashpoint when the transport agency proposed traffic signs including Te Reo Māori translations. While common in Wales or Ireland, critics argue that adding text creates visual clutter that compromises safety at high speeds. Proponents view it as a low-cost, high-impact way to normalize the language and uphold the Treaty of Waitangi. Proponents argue it is a vital step toward a bilingual future. Opponents argue it prioritizes political correctness over driver safety.

Answer Overview

Response rates from 193 New Zealand voters.

31%
Yes
69%
No
21%
Yes
53%
No
8%
Yes, normalizing Te Reo is essential for revitalizing our indigenous culture
10%
No, only place names should be bilingual, not safety warnings like "Stop"
2%
Yes, it reflects our true identity as a bicultural nation
5%
No, English is the common language and this is just expensive virtue signaling
2%
No, adding extra lines of text creates visual clutter that distracts drivers

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 @BDQKWYTanswered…1wk1W

Only when they need replacing

 @BDNFWHBanswered…2wks2W

Don't replace as this will be a huge expense, but all new signs (place names etc not warnings) should include both languages.

 @BDJ9YC5answered…3wks3W

only new signs should be bilingual, or when signs need replacing due to maintenance. Replacing all current signs with a bilingual version would be unnecessarily costly for an ultimately minor change.

 @BD9K3JPanswered…4wks4W

Yes but only as they need to be replaced. No point wasting tax payer money until the old ones fade or break

 @BD7SRQBanswered…1mo1MO

No this would be expensive just when new signs are being made add Te Reo Māori

 @BD2NFG9answered…1mo1MO

No, Mostly because i dont think its worth the investment, if they do it slowly over time sure.

 @BCX4DNHanswered…1mo1MO

Yes, but only as old ones need to be replaced

 @BC9XY45answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but do this over time no need to replace every sign just add and update signs when other works are present.

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