Domino’s, the multinational pizza chain, has unveiled a Māori language menu for its Kiwi Favourite pizza range, with the help of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori.
The “Tino Kai” menu offers popular pizzas, or parehe, with Māori names such as Parehe Peperoni Nunui (Mega Pepperoni), Parehe Kahi (Mr Wedge), Parahe Huhunu Mīti (BBQ Meatlovers).
A Domino’s spokesperson said it was also encouraging staff to speak more Māori across its franchises.
“Domino’s team members who feel comfortable conversing in te reo will now also wear Reo Māori pins in-store to promote public, everyday usage of the language.
“As a company, we hope this new range and use of Reo Māori pins contributes to the revitalisation of te reo Māori across New Zealand, and recognise this small, first step as one of many on a long journey,” the spokesperson said.
