Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 30, 2022 4:12:35 GMT 12
NEW TE REO MĀORI NAMES FOR HAMILTON STREET AND PARK
The new names were blessed this morning and new signs were unveiled, officially changing Von Tempsky St to Puutikitiki St and nearby Dawson Park to Te Wehenga Park.
It comes after growing debate in recent years for the city to revisit street names honouring colonial figures who had played a role in land confiscations from Māori.
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate said "it's not often streets are renamed in the city so it's a special day made more meaningful by the new names that are linked to the area and speak to its unique history.....
www.1news.co.nz/2022/11/29/new-te-reo-maori-names-for-hamilton-street-and-park/
The new names were blessed this morning and new signs were unveiled, officially changing Von Tempsky St to Puutikitiki St and nearby Dawson Park to Te Wehenga Park.
It comes after growing debate in recent years for the city to revisit street names honouring colonial figures who had played a role in land confiscations from Māori.
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate said "it's not often streets are renamed in the city so it's a special day made more meaningful by the new names that are linked to the area and speak to its unique history.....
www.1news.co.nz/2022/11/29/new-te-reo-maori-names-for-hamilton-street-and-park/