NZ Politics

564 readers

1 users here now

Kia ora and welcome to the NZ Politics community!

This is a place for respectful discussions about everything that's political and kiwi

This is an inclusive space where diverse opinions are valued, but please don't be a dick

Other kiwi communities here

Banner image by Tom Ackroyd, CC-BY-SA

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

Dave

RaoulDuke

Decision on bilingual road signs coming soon - Transport Minister (www.rnz.co.nz)

submitted 9 months ago by Ilovethebomb to c/politics

16 comments fedilink hide all child comments

If we do go with bilingual signs, I really hope we get a better design than what we currently have.

The Expressway signs of are a classic example, is Te Ara Puke the name of this expressway, or the name for an expressway? The sign doesn't provide that information.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] Ilovethebomb 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/canadian-stop-sign-gm585804008-100533903

I do note they put English first on the signs.

[–] Xcf456 2 points 9 months ago

I'm not sure why it really matters, but this one is the other way round

https://images.app.goo.gl/qU5xQSWwjm8FoLhA9

Wales seems to have a mix

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-m&sca_esv=6dcea3799f814f53&biw=378&bih=717&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=Wales+bilingual+signs&oq=Wales+bilingual+signs

[–] Rangelus 2 points 9 months ago

So?