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John Key defends naming Willie Apiata
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<i>Brian Rudman:</i> H decision is a National cop-out
Wat a great whimp-out the Government's decision on wether Whanganui should be spelt with an H has been.
<i>Editorial:</i> Compromise prolongs tale of two cities
Observing the proper spelling of a language is the right thing to do.
Whanganui or Wanganui - it's up to you
Wanganui can be spelled with or without an 'h', the Government ruled today.
It's Whanganui and Wanganui
Wanganui is to be given its "h" back in a compromise under which Govt agencies will have to follow the new spelling but others will have a choice.