Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 23, 2020 5:30:47 GMT 12
PUSH TO USE LEVIN'S MĀORI NAME STALLED TWO YEARS ON
A push to use Levin’s Māori name Taitoko seems stalled and the councillor who backed the move says she’s surprised at the negative reaction to the idea.
Kaye-Simmons said the push to use Taitoko would need to be fronted by iwi and the community.
“There is no reason why we can’t have two signs on the road, and use macrons.”......
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/te-reo-maori/300104710/push-to-use-levins-mori-name-stalled-two-years-on
A push to use Levin’s Māori name Taitoko seems stalled and the councillor who backed the move says she’s surprised at the negative reaction to the idea.
Kaye-Simmons said the push to use Taitoko would need to be fronted by iwi and the community.
“There is no reason why we can’t have two signs on the road, and use macrons.”......
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/te-reo-maori/300104710/push-to-use-levins-mori-name-stalled-two-years-on