Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 3, 2020 4:43:15 GMT 12
PARTNERSHIP WITH HAPŪ RECOGNISED WITH MAJOR BAY OF PLENTY PROJECT NAME CHANGE
One of the Bay of Plenty's most significant infrastructure projects has been renamed.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and the hapū treaty partners have formally renamed the two State Highway 2 New Zealand Upgrade Programme projects to Takitimu North Link.
Waka Kotahi general manager transport services Brett Gliddon said the renaming of the Tauranga Northern Link and Ōmokoroa to Te Puna projects was a significant step to acknowledge the area's cultural heritage and connect all who have mana whenua along the corridor.
"This name change represents a strengthening of our hapū relationship. Understanding the history of the land our state highways travel through is a significant part of any project and by working closely with our hapū partners we are recognising this......
www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=12361609
One of the Bay of Plenty's most significant infrastructure projects has been renamed.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and the hapū treaty partners have formally renamed the two State Highway 2 New Zealand Upgrade Programme projects to Takitimu North Link.
Waka Kotahi general manager transport services Brett Gliddon said the renaming of the Tauranga Northern Link and Ōmokoroa to Te Puna projects was a significant step to acknowledge the area's cultural heritage and connect all who have mana whenua along the corridor.
"This name change represents a strengthening of our hapū relationship. Understanding the history of the land our state highways travel through is a significant part of any project and by working closely with our hapū partners we are recognising this......
www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=12361609