A Hamilton McDonald’s worker has been told by her manager not to speak Māori in the restaurant.
The 19-year-old Māori speaker says she was shocked and saddened at the directive as she was keen to celebrate Māori Language Week.
Janine Eru-Taueki has been working at McDonald’s for six months and was told last Thursday by a shift manager that the directive stems from complaints received by customers and staff.
“I grew angry then sad,” said Eru-Taueki. Continue reading