Richard Liang
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Wednesday 26 August 2026 10:37:23 GMT
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𝘿𝙧𝙍𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙚𝙧☑️ :
I tend to agree, a shorter name is a lot easier for tourists and the like- imagine being here from somewhere else in the world and asking a Kiwi where that place is, most people won't know but if it's located at Aotea Square, most people wandering around Auckland CBD know where that is. graphical significance and learnings about the stream etc, could be on display outside or inside the station itself
2026-08-26 21:51:52
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ahmi.lumbini :
Didn't expect such a great project to have such non inclusive names. Not sure it's really a Maori thing or AT dropped the ball.😂😂😂
2026-08-27 01:19:03
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AJ :
The name was gifted to us by Mana Whenua. It’s a privilege to share that name and the meaning and history behind it.
2026-08-26 13:05:10
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El.Vernie :
Damnn bro just hating
2026-08-26 10:48:32
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Kuikui :
What a negative way to share information 🤔
2026-08-26 17:37:40
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PeacePlant :
"Who knows what this means?" lol do you know what Aotea means?
2026-08-26 12:22:34
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Mārie :
Why keep Aotea when it’s in reference to Great Barrier island. Of course Te Waihorotiu should have its original name back.
2026-08-26 18:57:47
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maa_is_white :
pronunciation on point!
2026-08-26 18:54:46
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Chur :
Te Wai "the waters of" Horotiu. the significance is Te Waihorotiu was also the name of the fortified Maori village that used to overlook the valley, Aotea was named after Motu Aotea Great barrier Island Aotea meaning simply means white cloud
2026-08-26 22:05:30
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Maha Tomo :
good pronounciation
2026-08-26 22:46:31
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Winter 🐺 :
The name was obviously intentional to start conversations, only locals would know Aotea
2026-08-26 19:30:32
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L8r :
Valid criticism. Personally I like the name and the backstory, I'm sure it will become familiar over time
2026-08-26 12:45:04
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Willz 🇳🇿 :
Kia ora bro. Fair korero. I'm Maori, and I agree with you. Te Waihorotiu will open conversation, but Aotea is more practical.
2026-08-26 11:53:22
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keeyo :
Maybe we welcome learning and decentering our individual selves. Taranaki used to be Mt Egmont. We move on and respect the name that honours the land and mana whenua.
2026-08-27 04:24:37
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Anna Rose :
I knew what it meant but my friend made a doco about it, I like it
2026-08-26 19:27:56
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soulful wanderer🇳🇿🇦🇺 :
bro nice pronunciation even though you dont like the name 😁
2026-08-26 19:17:19
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James Hunia :
nice recap
2026-08-27 01:50:00
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Cabbage Patch 🇳🇿 :
They will pretty will be referred to as Aotea station, k rd station, Mt Eden station and Britomart station
2026-08-27 11:19:29
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Kata :
Let’s dig up Queen st and get the awa moving again!
2026-08-26 23:41:28
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NikNak :
So if it ever floods, you'll know why...
2026-08-26 18:43:47
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Chur :
brother at least you know how to pronounce te reo even if you're hating on the name gifted
2026-08-26 21:51:45
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Tūkiteao :
Oop very loud and incorrect lol
2026-08-26 22:40:38
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christinacouling :
well you learned what it represents, so I reckon the name has done its job
2026-08-27 10:10:40
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