Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 23, 2019 17:10:28 GMT 12
IWI BOARD DELAYS BENNEYDALE / TE MĀNIAITI NAMING DECISION
A decision on changing the name of the town Benneydale has been delayed to allow for more consultation.
The Maniapoto Māori Trust Board lodged an application with the New Zealand Geographic Board to change the name to Benneydale / Māniaiti.
The proposal was met with widespread opposition in the Waitomo District town.
The Geographic Board's decision has been delayed until 31 May to allow the board to hold more consultation with locals.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/387580/iwi-board-delays-benneydale-te-maniaiti-naming-decision
A decision on changing the name of the town Benneydale has been delayed to allow for more consultation.
The Maniapoto Māori Trust Board lodged an application with the New Zealand Geographic Board to change the name to Benneydale / Māniaiti.
The proposal was met with widespread opposition in the Waitomo District town.
The Geographic Board's decision has been delayed until 31 May to allow the board to hold more consultation with locals.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/387580/iwi-board-delays-benneydale-te-maniaiti-naming-decision
