then spelling of Reikorangi
Paul n Bert
Does anyone know why Reikorangi has it's current spelling. Originally
it was spelled Rikiorangi - like many people pronounce it today. I read
in Carkeek's history book that it was named after a slave named Riki who
got lost in the valley - Carkeek says that it was named Riki o rangi
around that time. I presume that means Riki of the sky (or heaven) -
perhaps because he died?
So when did it change to Reikorangi and why? Someone in council - or a
misspelling by a sign maker? Does Reikorangi reflect the proper
pronunciation of Rikiorangi? I can't find any meaning in the dictionary for anything related to
Reik. Some have said that Reikorangi means, 'Gate to heaven' - how do they come up with that?
What do you know?
Please reply to the whole group.
Paul
Allen Laing
change of spelling of the stream name in 1958, not sure of reasons, this is
a good place to research place names as they are responsible for all
official place names in NZ.
Reikorangi Stream Approved Stream 1958 (73) p.1731
Wellington NZTM2000 5467300 1774700 NZGD2000 40 55 36 S
175 04 30 E Tributary of Waikanae River. Instead of Rikiorangi
Cheers
Allen Laing
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Kevin & Linda Milne
> I'm an amateur in these matters but my understanding is that Rikiorangi is
> a very unlikely Maori spelling and Reikorangi pron: Ray Kor Rungi, meaning
> Breast of Heaven is more likely. It would be great to get this sorted
> out....to say nothing of everyone pronouncing Reikorangi correctly. Would
> be keen to hear from local maori elders about this one.
>
> Regards
> Kevin Milne