Let the Wanganui people choose
For immediate release on 18 September 2009
The people of Wanganui should be left to decide for themselves on the spelling of their home town, says Lawrence Yule,
President of Local Government New Zealand.
“Given the amount of time and money spent that has already been spent on consulting with the community, our advice to
government is to let the people choose.
“Local government is built on the principles of local autonomy and local choice and the clear and resounding preference
from the people of Wanganui should be respected,” he adds.
“The process they adopted to reach their decision was an entirely democratic one which should be upheld. We are hopeful
that this will be acknowledged by the Land Information Minister and that he will ensure this basic principle remains
intact."
ENDS