NZGoogle has partnered with Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (the Māori Language Commission) to introduce an improved text-to-speech feature in Google Maps that accurately pronounces te reo Māori place names in English. This update aims to ensure correct pronunciation of Māori-named locations such as cities and towns, which carry cultural significance. The project involved collaboration with the Māori Language Commission and utilized publicly available geographic data. While the initial rollout focuses on major cities and towns, future updates will include streets and roads. Users are encouraged to report incorrect pronunciations to improve the system further.
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