Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 14, 2021 3:05:56 GMT 12
CENTRAL WELLINGTON AREA OFFICIALLY NAMED PAEKĀKĀ, RECOGNISING TARANAKI WHĀNUI AND MĀORI HERITAGE
The central Wellington area covering the Botanic Garden precinct, Anderson Park and Bolton Street Memorial Park has been named to recognise the Taranaki Whānui and Māori heritage in the area.
The new name was proposed by Wellington City Council after mana whenua Taranaki Whānui gifted it to them.