How we write
Style and tone guide for the Oranga Tamariki website.
The importance of plain language is recognised in New Zealand's Plain Language Act 2022. This Act aims to improve the effectiveness and accountability of government organisations, and to improve accessibility.
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Our writing style
The basics of how we write for the Oranga Tamariki website.
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Grammar and punctuation
How we use apostrophes, capitals, hyphens, quotation marks, em dashes, plurals, numbers and abbreviations.
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Files and documents
Rules to make sure the files on our website are easily accessible and clearly presented.
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Using links
How and when we use links, including links in text, links to downloads, templates and external sites.
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Using lists
It’s easier to read a list if it’s broken into bullets, rather than using commas in a long sentence.
Published: June 16, 2023
