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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 21, 2018 17:03:06 GMT 12
THE MANAWATŪ-WANGANUI REGIONAL COUNCIL HAS VOTED TO ADD AN 'H' TO THE SPELLING OF ITS NAME. The council, known as Horizons Regional Council, adopted the change as part of its long-term plan which was approved today. Its application to the Geographic Board to change the region's name will also include adding a macron above the 'u' in Manawatū..... www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/regional-council-votes-add-h-wanganuiTE REO MĀORI WINS OUT IN NAMING OF STREET IN BRITISH-THEMED WELLINGTON SUBURBA Wellington suburb known for its distinctly Churchillian street names has broken with almost 70 years of tradition in favour of te reo Māori. On Wednesday, Wellington City Council voted in favour of naming a new Crofton Downs street after native New Zealand bird the pihipihi (silvereye). The decision, which received unanimous council support, delighted members of the Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents' Association who first suggested using Māori flora and fauna names.... www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/business/residential-property/104854601/te-reo-mori-wins-out-in-naming-of-street-in-britishthemed-wellington-suburb
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