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2015 WRITEMARK NEW ZEALAND PLAIN ENGLISH AWARDS

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  • Wright Family Foundation

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NZ Transport Agency — 'Give Way Rule' Team

Finalist: Plain English Champion — Best Individual or Team 2012

 

Judges' comment

Their campaign shows the power of plain English to communicate clearly to a broad audience and avoid misunderstanding. In this case it was literally a matter of life and death. Their focus on the essential messages is a great demonstration of plain English principles.

Media statement

The NZ Transport Agency ‘Give Way Rule’ team is delighted to be a finalist in the Best Individual or Team category. We worked hard to ensure that our language was as plain as possible while still conveying the legal intent of the rules — no easy feat!

All our communications material followed a ‘less is more’ approach. We used simple words and illustrations to explain the two rule changes and the date of change. We wanted to minimise confusion and maximise compliance.

Jamie Sitzia
‘Give Way Rule’ Team

 

2012 Awards winners and finalists