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Māpuna for Saturday 11 June 2022

Changing New Zealand to Aotearoa

What's the history behind the name Aotearoa following the Maori Party's petition to officially change our country's name to Aotearoa. Who gave the name Aotearoa in the first place? Haami Piripi is chair of Te Runanga o Te Rarawa and is in favour of the change.

Te Rarawa leader Haami Piripi said it was an emotional experience putting the rāhui pou back in place.

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Hana O'Regan: a view from Te Waipounamu on the name Aotearoa 

Does the name Aotearoa truly apply to all of new Zealand and how appropriate would the name change be? Dr Hana O'Regan of Ngai Tahu is a member of the Waitangi Tribunal and is the CEO of CORE Education. 
 

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New exhibition explores Wellington through the centuries

Te Whanganui-a-Tara exhibition

Photo: Te Whanganui-a-Tara exhibition

Wellington Museum has launched Te Whanganui-a-Tara, a new exhibition exploring the natural and cultural landscape of Wellington’s history. A highlight is the carpet flooring which maps out the city in such great detail that most Wellingtonians can spot their flat or family home or, for out-of-towners, the hotel they’re staying at. Senior Curator Taonga Māori, Lawrence Wharerau says “there is the sense that our lives are built on those that have lived here before, and that we are mapping the way for the future. History is made everyday and this exhibition acknowledges that".