Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 20, 2016 17:17:47 GMT 12
CHRISTCHURCH LANDMARKS AND HISTORY INSPIRE NEW LANEWAY NAMES
This week the Christchurch City Council will vote on names for six of the 14 new laneways in the central city's south frame.
The proposed names incorporate Maori terms and geographical and historical references.
Maori wellbeing terms – Waiora Lane, Hauora Lane and Mauri Ora Lane – are mooted for the health precinct.
Mauri Ora describes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
The names for the laneways in the south frame itself are designed to reflect the views of the Port Hills and include Lava Lane, Sugarloaf Lane and Te Pohue, the Maori word for the Sugarloaf Scenic Reserve to the south of the city.
Te Pohue means the "the place of the creeping plant", which is commonly found at the peak, known for the transmission mast stationed on it…..
www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/81233648/christchurch-landmarks-and-history-inspire-new-laneway-names
This week the Christchurch City Council will vote on names for six of the 14 new laneways in the central city's south frame.
The proposed names incorporate Maori terms and geographical and historical references.
Maori wellbeing terms – Waiora Lane, Hauora Lane and Mauri Ora Lane – are mooted for the health precinct.
Mauri Ora describes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
The names for the laneways in the south frame itself are designed to reflect the views of the Port Hills and include Lava Lane, Sugarloaf Lane and Te Pohue, the Maori word for the Sugarloaf Scenic Reserve to the south of the city.
Te Pohue means the "the place of the creeping plant", which is commonly found at the peak, known for the transmission mast stationed on it…..
www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/81233648/christchurch-landmarks-and-history-inspire-new-laneway-names