Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 30, 2016 16:51:02 GMT 12
Proposal to change name opposed
A proposal to change the spelling of Tokomairiro has drawn strong opposition from people living in the area.
The New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) made a proposal at the end of last year to change the spelling of three unofficially recorded names in South Otago.
It said the spelling of the Tokomairiro River, Tokomairiro River East Branch and Tokomairiro River West Branch were incorrect and should be spelled "Tokomairaro''.
It claimed "Tokomairaro'' appeared in early historical documents.
Milton Historical Society member Nancie Allison did not agree and made a submission to the board against the name change.
"The earliest maps I've found only ever have an ‘i','' she said…..
www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/371394/proposal-change-name-opposed
A proposal to change the spelling of Tokomairiro has drawn strong opposition from people living in the area.
The New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) made a proposal at the end of last year to change the spelling of three unofficially recorded names in South Otago.
It said the spelling of the Tokomairiro River, Tokomairiro River East Branch and Tokomairiro River West Branch were incorrect and should be spelled "Tokomairaro''.
It claimed "Tokomairaro'' appeared in early historical documents.
Milton Historical Society member Nancie Allison did not agree and made a submission to the board against the name change.
"The earliest maps I've found only ever have an ‘i','' she said…..
www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/371394/proposal-change-name-opposed