Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 15, 2022 5:50:14 GMT 12
IWI CALLS FOR TRUE FOUNDING DAY RECOGNITION IN TAMAKI MAKAURAU
An Auckland iwi is asking for city's founding day to be changed to September 18, the date when Chief Apihai Te Kawau allocated land to the Crown.
But the mayor of Auckland Phil Goff says the decision would require a law change.
"The contribution made by Apihai Te Kawau was enormous, so I understand the views being expressed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei......
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/iwi-calls-for-true-founding-day-recognition-in-tamaki-makaurau/FP67DWEKQCKVVEG6NMTFUWALJY/
An Auckland iwi is asking for city's founding day to be changed to September 18, the date when Chief Apihai Te Kawau allocated land to the Crown.
But the mayor of Auckland Phil Goff says the decision would require a law change.
"The contribution made by Apihai Te Kawau was enormous, so I understand the views being expressed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei......
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/iwi-calls-for-true-founding-day-recognition-in-tamaki-makaurau/FP67DWEKQCKVVEG6NMTFUWALJY/