# Language news, Thursday, 8 October 2026

Compiled by Richard Brooks's language news desk. Canonical: https://richard-brooks.com/language-news/2026-10-08/

## Ministry of Justice court interpreting contracts go live with a second supplier

Business. The award was settled in January, so the news is the start date. The contracts also oblige suppliers to work together on AI tools under the ministry's AI Action Plan for Justice.

Source: Ministry of Justice, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-contracts-to-improve-language-services-across-courts-and-tribunals

## Spirited Away to be dubbed into te reo Māori for Whakaata Māori

Culture. Māoriland Films announced the deal on 2 Oct, supported by Te Māngai Pāho. Translators Te Kauru Nohotima and Hana Mereraiha say the film's spirit world sits close to te ao Māori. It also screens at Māoriland Film Festival in March 2027.

Source: Māoriland Charitable Trust, https://maorilandfilm.co.nz/studio-ghibli-classic-spirited-away-to-be-told-in-te-reo-maori/