Objections from councillors over the signs at Monday's council meeting were contradictory on why they didn't approve of the wording or how it was displayed.
They don't "mind" the wording? Really, so why the objection?
If it isn't objectionable to you, then you would have no reason to insist that the English version come first and the Maori be relegated to a lesser position and smaller print.
It doesn't matter that government departments do that - they also spell Wanganui with an H.
Some complained the signs are too wordy and therefore confusing. Nonsense. The signs are bright and feature a stunning image of the river that captures the raw beauty of the area.
It is a curious thing that whenever dignitaries or sports teams visit, one of the first things that happens is they are treated to a powhiri. Yet here, welcoming people in unison and on equal terms is so abhorrent. Why do we celebrate our culture on the one hand and deny it its rightful place on the other?
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