Taonui Street is named for the Taonui Swamp. While the literal meaning is "big spear" or "big catch," it is a metaphor for an abundance of kai (food) and resources.
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Creator: Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date: 2024
The drive is named in honour of Te Hirawanui Kaimokopuna (c. 1808-1883). Te Hirawanui Kaimokopuna was ariki (hereditary high chief) of the hapū (kinship group) Ngāti Mutuahi, Te Rangiaranaki and Ngāti...
Creator: Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date: 2025
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. In July 1864, Rangitāne paramount chief Te Hirawanui Kaimokopuna of Ngāti Mutuahi was the lead signatory in the sale of 250,000 acres of Rangitāne ki Manawatū whenua, known as...
Creator: Virginia and Warren Warbrick
Place: Manawatū
Date: July 22, 2023
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The history of Wellington anniversary day and a case for celebrating Palmerston North anniversary separately.
Creator: Toi Warbrick
Place: Manawatū
Date: January 29, 2022