Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 31, 2023 3:23:14 GMT 12
IS IT WAKANUI OR WHAKANUI - OR BOTH?
Officially the rural Canterbury area is Wakanui, but the 'Wh' spelling has been creeping into Ashburton District Council's usage, raising questions about its spelling.
Local rūnanga say 'Whakanui' is correct - but both spellings are acceptable.
Te Wera King, Upoko o Te Rūnaka o Arowhenua, said the incorrect use of 'Wa' is a common mistake for traditional place names....
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-districts/it-wakanui-or-whakanui-or-both
Officially the rural Canterbury area is Wakanui, but the 'Wh' spelling has been creeping into Ashburton District Council's usage, raising questions about its spelling.
Local rūnanga say 'Whakanui' is correct - but both spellings are acceptable.
Te Wera King, Upoko o Te Rūnaka o Arowhenua, said the incorrect use of 'Wa' is a common mistake for traditional place names....
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-districts/it-wakanui-or-whakanui-or-both