Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 12, 2023 4:48:58 GMT 12
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ADOPTS NEW MĀORI NAME AND SYMBOL
The University of Otago council has adopted a new Māori name and symbol, with the new ‘’visual identity’’ to be implemented next year.
The university launched in March a proposal to change the tertiary institution’s current Māori name from Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo, to Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka – a metaphor meaning A Place of Many Firsts, as well as a new tohu (symbol).
Chancellor Stephen Higgs said: “We believe the new brand reflects the shared view of council, and the vast majority of our community, of the importance of our relationship with mana whenua and our goal to be Te Tiriti-led’’.....
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/132523688/university-of-otago-adopts-new-mori-name-and-symbol
The University of Otago council has adopted a new Māori name and symbol, with the new ‘’visual identity’’ to be implemented next year.
The university launched in March a proposal to change the tertiary institution’s current Māori name from Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo, to Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka – a metaphor meaning A Place of Many Firsts, as well as a new tohu (symbol).
Chancellor Stephen Higgs said: “We believe the new brand reflects the shared view of council, and the vast majority of our community, of the importance of our relationship with mana whenua and our goal to be Te Tiriti-led’’.....
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/132523688/university-of-otago-adopts-new-mori-name-and-symbol