Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 2, 2019 16:08:27 GMT 12
CALL TO CAN COLONIAL STREET NAMES IN HAMILTON
An activist is asking Hamilton to get rid of several local names which come from people associated with killing Māori.
Taitimu Maipi, also known for his attack on the Captain Hamilton statue, met with Hamilton Mayor Andrew King and councillors on Thursday morning.
Maipi's targets were the city's name - Hamilton - and three street names: Bryce, Grey, and Von Tempsky.
Mayor Andrew King said more work will be done to understand the history around them, and the topic will be on a future council agenda.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/110923556/call-to-can-colonial-street-names-in-hamilton
An activist is asking Hamilton to get rid of several local names which come from people associated with killing Māori.
Taitimu Maipi, also known for his attack on the Captain Hamilton statue, met with Hamilton Mayor Andrew King and councillors on Thursday morning.
Maipi's targets were the city's name - Hamilton - and three street names: Bryce, Grey, and Von Tempsky.
Mayor Andrew King said more work will be done to understand the history around them, and the topic will be on a future council agenda.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/110923556/call-to-can-colonial-street-names-in-hamilton