Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 7, 2024 4:33:00 GMT 12
RAFT OF AUCKLAND COMMUNITY VENUES TO RECEIVE NEW DUAL TE REO MĀORI-ENGLISH NAMES
More parks and public buildings in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland are set to be given dual Māori-English names, to better highlight the stories of tangata whenua.
It's happening as part of Te Kete Rukuruku, a joint programme between local iwi and Auckland Council, launched in 2017.
The project aims to restore Māori names and histories at parks, libraries, community centres and sports arenas across the region - and to ensure te reo Māori is seen, heard, read and spoken......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2024/03/raft-of-auckland-community-venues-to-receive-new-dual-te-reo-m-ori-english-names.html
More parks and public buildings in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland are set to be given dual Māori-English names, to better highlight the stories of tangata whenua.
It's happening as part of Te Kete Rukuruku, a joint programme between local iwi and Auckland Council, launched in 2017.
The project aims to restore Māori names and histories at parks, libraries, community centres and sports arenas across the region - and to ensure te reo Māori is seen, heard, read and spoken......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2024/03/raft-of-auckland-community-venues-to-receive-new-dual-te-reo-m-ori-english-names.html