Berri 2,131 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 Are we going to have to change the names of our English named horses to Maori? I see that all the Stuff web headings are now in Maori. Breeder, shaneMcAlister, scoobysnacks and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke 1,232 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 34 minutes ago, Berri said: Are we going to have to change the names of our English named horses to Maori? I see that all the Stuff web headings are now in Maori. Here we go again come in the Maori haters. The first Race meeting held in NZ was at Petone beach enjoyed by the Maoris and settlers. In 1855 the local Iwi gifted to the crown under a deed of gift Hutt Park to the purpose of horse racing. The Maori has played a significant part in our industry, Eric Ropiha, Noel Harris, Michael Walker and many others come to mind. But then I guess bashing Maori is a Baby Boomer thing. jack and pakari 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littletramp 381 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 It's Maori language week so they have pushed the envelope a bit further than usual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOANCRUSHER 39 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Berri said: Are we going to have to change the names of our English named horses to Maori? I see that all the Stuff web headings are now in Maori. No. https://loveracing.nz/ownership/how-to-guide/choose-your-name Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy86 2,683 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, bloke said: The Maori has played a significant part in our industry, Eric Ropiha, Noel Harris, Michael Walker and many others come to mind. Very true and they were/are all good people who gave as much, if not more, than they took. I am sure they are all grateful that the "evil coloniser' brought the noble beast to this country for them to hone their skills with one of man's most faithful animal servants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,085 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Berri said: Are we going to have to change the names of our English named horses to Maori? I see that all the Stuff web headings are now in Maori. Maybe just while it's Maori language week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauhei Notts 1,403 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 Several years ago a slow racehorse was named Kurikai. fitzy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berri 2,131 Report post Posted September 14, 2021 20 hours ago, bloke said: Here we go again come in the Maori haters. The first Race meeting held in NZ was at Petone beach enjoyed by the Maoris and settlers. In 1855 the local Iwi gifted to the crown under a deed of gift Hutt Park to the purpose of horse racing. The Maori has played a significant part in our industry, Eric Ropiha, Noel Harris, Michael Walker and many others come to mind. But then I guess bashing Maori is a Baby Boomer thing. I'm not bashing Maori at all and I find it quite offensive that you think that is what I am doing. Get off the racist train track and don't be so sensitive. I merely made an observation with a bit of humour in respect of the renaming of race horses. Sheez... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,763 Report post Posted September 14, 2021 21 hours ago, Berri said: Are we going to have to change the names of our English named horses to Maori? I see that all the Stuff web headings are now in Maori. Change the country while we’re at it….. https://i.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/te-reo-maori/126369919/petition-to-rename-new-zealand-as-aotearoa-launched Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,389 Report post Posted September 14, 2021 Dave a good one for your horse would be KIA TERE. Mahi is OK but Mahi Mahi not. what about Porangi? I went to a school was 90% Maori. Learned some - and learned how to fight. I knew about being in a minority. Ohokaman 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,763 Report post Posted September 14, 2021 I’m always in a hurry Neil, must be the bloody coffee…….makes me crazy too at times…… Basil brush and Gruff 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...