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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 25, 2019 17:11:25 GMT 12
NEW ZEALAND'S LONGEST PLACE NAME AMONG MANY OFFICIALLY CHANGED TO ADD MACRONSNew Zealand's longest place name is among hundreds of towns, suburbs, and features which have had their names edited or introduced by the New Zealand Geographic Board to officially recognise the use of macrons. Other names also being officially changed to recognise macrons include Taupō, Tūrangi, Ōwhiro Bay, Kaikōura Bay and Whangārei. Meanwhile 824 other Māori place names which have been in common usage for years, but never officially recognised, have been added by the Board. The new names include Māngere, Manukau, Mount Maunganui, Ōpōtiki, Ōtaki, Whakatāne and Lake Wānaka. Three hundred and seven of the new names are spelled with macrons..... www.stuff.co.nz/national/113756435/new-zealands-longest-place-name-officially-changed-to-add-macrons
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