We thought you might like to read this article from Robin Kearns, who is connected to the Dominican whanau in Auckland.  Robin is a Professor of Geography at the University of Auckland and Head of the School of Environment. He is a member of Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/we-must-embrace-maori-renaming