Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 14, 2019 17:10:35 GMT 12
TEKAPO OR TAKAPŌ? ONE OF NZ'S WORLD FAMOUS LAKES COULD BE IN FOR A NAME CHANGE
Takapō, meaning "to leave in haste at night", is the traditional Māori name given to the lake, and many feel it should be reinstated.
In recent years, Ngāi Tahu have been working within the community to build awareness of the correct Māori name, iwi spokesman James Harding said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/113994852/tekapo-or-takap-one-of-nzs-world-famous-lakes-could-be-in-for-a-name-change
Takapō, meaning "to leave in haste at night", is the traditional Māori name given to the lake, and many feel it should be reinstated.
In recent years, Ngāi Tahu have been working within the community to build awareness of the correct Māori name, iwi spokesman James Harding said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/113994852/tekapo-or-takap-one-of-nzs-world-famous-lakes-could-be-in-for-a-name-change