Colonial links to the names of a Hamilton street and park prompted calls for a change. Von Tempsky St will become Putikitiki St and the nearby Dawson Park will be Te Wehenga Park in line with a Hamilton City Council community committee vote on Tuesday night. It comes after growing debate over recent years for the city to revisit street names honouring colonial figures such as Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky, Sir George Grey and John Bryce. READ MORE:* Politicians hit pause on Hamilton street name debate* Hamilton street names potential signposts to the past* Street name honouring Māori Battalion commander a 'spiritual return' - Granddaughter saysChristel Yardley/Stuff Hamilton's Von Tempsky St is named after Prussian-born soldier and artist Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky. Christel Yardley/Stuff Moule’s Redoubt once occupied the corner of Von Tempsky St and Anazac Parade.

Source: Stuff April 27, 2022 02:04 UTC