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1016 days ago

Maori names that can puzzle some

Ivan from Linwood

O Tatou Reo
Nga Pirihimana O Aotearoa
Te Kawa Mataaho
Hapaitia te Oranga
Hato Hone
Manatu Hauora
Tatau Kahukura
Hui Whakaoranga
Te Pou Toetoe
Parakiore
Te Kaha
Te Kawanatanga o Aotearoa
Te Whatu Ora
How many can you figure out? or even say?
I have written an email to ask one agency this question..
WHY???
WHY?
Is the website name in large print Waka Kotahi and now being used instead of NZ Transport Agency which is printed in small print??? When you rebrand a major Government agency I am guessing you spend a lot more on all the changes. This means you will raise all fines and fees to cover the costs of the many changes. And if any Maori comes to you and writes or speaks the native language you will need to employ a lot more Maori. Not only counter staff but security as well.
How will I look up your number in the phone book? Is it under W for Waka or N for NZ?
Now I am worried how people of Otautahi will find the City Council website since it is still in the old name?

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