Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 17, 2021 4:21:39 GMT 12
PORIRUA’S NEW MĀORI WARD TO BE NAMED PARIRUA
A Māori ward honouring the original name for the area, and two general wards named for the two arms of our harbour is the plan proposed for Porirua City for future local government elections
Names for the wards – all inspired by our harbour Te Awarua-o-Porirua – have been gifted to Council by our mana whenua, Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
“Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour has two arms, Pāuatahanui and Onepoto, and it is proposed that the two general wards are named in line with these arms – Pāuatahanui General Ward in the north and Onepoto General Ward in the south,” says Mr Marshall.
“The name proposed for the Māori ward is Parirua,....
wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=139155
A Māori ward honouring the original name for the area, and two general wards named for the two arms of our harbour is the plan proposed for Porirua City for future local government elections
Names for the wards – all inspired by our harbour Te Awarua-o-Porirua – have been gifted to Council by our mana whenua, Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
“Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour has two arms, Pāuatahanui and Onepoto, and it is proposed that the two general wards are named in line with these arms – Pāuatahanui General Ward in the north and Onepoto General Ward in the south,” says Mr Marshall.
“The name proposed for the Māori ward is Parirua,....
wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=139155