Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeA furious mum who spoke out after her daughter's nursery shortened her name said she will continue to stop people 'taking her child's identity away'. The horrified parent, who lives in New Zealand, is a Māori and Mahinarangi's traditional name, which means 'moon in the sky', has been passed down through several generations and has a deep line of descent. (Image: Pari Tautu) (Image: Pari Tautu)"They were extremely respectful and encouraged my daughter to gain the confidence she hadn't had at her previous nursery. (Image: Pari Tautu) (Image: Pari Tautu)She said: "My child's identity is not a small issue, its everything. (Image: Pari Tautu)(Image: Pari Tautu)"You are your child's advocate so put people in their place.

Source: Daily Mirror March 11, 2021 07:23 UTC