Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 29, 2021 4:38:03 GMT 12
COUNCIL LIKELY TO CHANGE ITS SPELLING OF WAKATIPU
The name "Wakatipu" is likely to be updated on signs, buildings and open spaces around the Queenstown area to reflect traditional Māori spelling and pronunciation.
In November, Ngai Tahu elder Sir Tipene O’Regan said it was time to update and correct the historically inaccurate name given by European settlers to the southern lake.
The correct spelling, "Whakatipu", is pronounced in English as if with a "ph" at the start......
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/council-likely-change-its-spelling-wakatipu
The name "Wakatipu" is likely to be updated on signs, buildings and open spaces around the Queenstown area to reflect traditional Māori spelling and pronunciation.
In November, Ngai Tahu elder Sir Tipene O’Regan said it was time to update and correct the historically inaccurate name given by European settlers to the southern lake.
The correct spelling, "Whakatipu", is pronounced in English as if with a "ph" at the start......
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/council-likely-change-its-spelling-wakatipu