Māori Place Names

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Why do Whangarei Tauranga Motueka and Timaru have the names they do? Why all the fuss about the spelling of Whanganui and Rimutaka? What are the original names for Auckland Hamilton Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin? Māori Place Names gives concise and clear answers as well as taking in curiosities like the world's longest place name (pictured).</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The new Māori Place Names includes maps on the inside covers showing principal names and also reproduces the illustrations from the original 1950 edition by renowned artist James Berry. For bookshelf glove box or backpack this is a must.</span></p>