The Te Reo Talk programme received a highly commended from the judges in the Cultural Celebration category of the awards programme.
The initiative is the brainchild of IAG’s Māori Employee Network Resource Group (ENRG), which wanted to encourage the use of te reo in a fun and interactive way, making it accessible to everyone.
Video clips are filmed by staff members in the IAG offices and shared on the company’s internal social network. Over two years, more than 26 videos have been created and they are typically viewed more than 550 times.
Judging convener Neil Porteous says that by taking an educational approach and creating a strong impetus to normalise the use of te reo Māori throughout the organisation, IAG New Zealand has embodied its values. “The staff is very proud of what they have achieved and have made a significant change to the culture of organisation.”
The 2019Diversity Awards NZ™, celebrating excellence in workplace diversity and inclusion, were presented this evening at a gala dinner in Auckland. The event was attended by more than 600 business representatives from the public and private sector and the Hon Iain Lees-Galloway, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety.
Here is a list of all winners
Supreme Award
Vector Limited
Cultural Celebration Award
Air New Zealand - Te rōpū Te Ara Nui
Highly commended
IAG New Zealand
Walk the Talk Award – joint winners
Catherine Smith, Auckland Museum
Craig Hudson, Xero
Skills Highway Award
Simcro Limited
Diversability Award
Vector Limited
Empowerment Award
Vector Limited
Highly Commended
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Small Organisation Excellence Award in Empowerment
She Sharp
Tomorrow's Workforce Award
Constellation Brands New Zealand
Work Life Balance Award
Sharesies
Highly Commended
Department of Internal Affairs
Emerging Diversity and Inclusion Award
Yellow NZ Ltd
Positive Inclusion Award
MediaWorks
