Exploring Māori place names

The Otago Daily Times has recently published a series of articles and videos on Māori place names.

The publisher states: “Māori place names ground us in the whenua and therefore our shared identity. As they recount history, they provide a new sense of belonging.

“By recording the earliest relationships of people and places, they celebrate New Zealand's unique identity.

“In this series, we embark on a journey to retrace the footsteps of Māori who explored these lands.”

You can watch the videos here