Outcome:
Māori names are celebrated, both traditional and new
Attributes:
- Recognises and celebrates the significance of Mana Whenua ancestral names
- Recognises ancestral names as entry points for exploring and honouring tūpuna, historical narratives and customary practises associated with development sites and their ability to enhance sense of place connections
- Recognises importance for Mana Whenua of continuing to develop their cultural landscapes through naming of contemporary features
Application:
- Mana Whenua engagement and research on the use of correct ancestral names, including macrons
- Recognition and expression of place names through digital and physical interpretation, signage and wayfinding
- Use of appropriate names to inform design processes and inspire outcomes