Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 26, 2022 5:31:18 GMT 12
HONOURING OF MAORI MIDWIVES PLANNED
A new subdivision in Karitane could honour the legacy of Maori midwives by naming a street Whanau Awhina Ave, in recognition of the small town being the birthplace of Whanau Awhina Plunket.
"I thought it would be an honour for the selected name, not only for the Kati Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki, but especially for the various whanau directly involved in the evolution of Whanau Awhina.
"The name is the Maori name used by Plunket since its restructuring in recent years, but I believe it was also used years ago.".....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/honouring-maori-midwives-planned
A new subdivision in Karitane could honour the legacy of Maori midwives by naming a street Whanau Awhina Ave, in recognition of the small town being the birthplace of Whanau Awhina Plunket.
"I thought it would be an honour for the selected name, not only for the Kati Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki, but especially for the various whanau directly involved in the evolution of Whanau Awhina.
"The name is the Maori name used by Plunket since its restructuring in recent years, but I believe it was also used years ago.".....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/honouring-maori-midwives-planned