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Selwyn Times Wednesday November 23 2022 20 TE ARA ĀTEA DEBATE ‘It’s a shame racial politics have intruded’ The Rolleston Residents Association’s battle to have the word “library” included in the title of Te Ara Ātea has seen the Selwyn Times flooded with reader responses since an article on the issue two weeks ago. Today many readers come out in support of keeping the name as it is TE ARA Ātea for the town of the future? Well, with all this controversy in the Selwyn Times I will be surprised if anyone doesn’t know where and what Te Ara Ātea in Rolleston is now. Those new to Rolleston in the future will only have to ask one person rather than five to know where the library is. If you use the search engine on the Selwyn district site to search for library you will find it under that heading alongside Darfield and Lincoln libraries, but perhaps the word Rolleston beside it might help newcomers. I am of the opinion that Te Ara Ātea could be called Te Ara Ātea library and cultural centre. But should we think beyond that? Rolleston, called a “town of the future” back in the 1970s, should be a hot spot of progress. Comments about the Māori name for the library in the latest Selwyn Times as “silly”, “ridiculous” and “an insult to have a Māori name on our new library” leave me bewildered. I googled how many spoke te reo Māori and it’s not one per cent of the population, like a couple of the comments suggest. It’s more. Colonialism eroded the language and thus the culture and there has been a revival of the language for some time now. Perhaps locals are upset about having to be educated about te reo Māori? Te Papa in Wellington is also called Museum of New Zealand, but if you just say “I’m going to Te Papa” most people know where you’re going. If people are asking the question in Rolleston “Where is the library?” it’s an education for them where is it and what it is called. I had to educate myself by going in one day as I wanted to get the facts correct. A journalist called Te Ara Ātea that name, plus the word “cultural centre”, in an early article. When I asked a librarian, I was told that that was not correct. It’s Te Ara Ātea. Not cultural centre and not library. I’ve stated the name to many people proudly and some know and some don’t or ask “Is that the new library?” When Te Ara Ātea opened, they had tours and many went on them. I didn’t attend any but staff are more than willing to explain the name and what it’s about and so on. When the water feature was installed, I asked questions about that too and they were more than willing to advise, although I had to make my own written notes. Most buildings in Rolleston and elsewhere are called by english names. Isn’t it fantastic that there is finally one with a Māori name for the 1658 Rolleston Māori (2018 census) plus the rest of the population in Rolleston? Should we not be proud to have a youthful, progressive council for this “town of the future” trying to revive te reo Māori? –Ruha Goodwill, Rolleston (Ngai Tahu) I’m am absolutely appalled by the community’s response to the labelling of Te Ara Ātea. A lot came off ignorant, racist, aggressive and outright rude. I try think as New Zealand as a progressive country but time and time again I’m reminded a lot still have these racial views towards Māori. If bystanders are unsure what the space is, go in and ask and learn but it seems easier to complain then to do so. Learn te reo, appreciate the language, the people and the culture. –Samantha Jones The staff and facilities at the facility called Te Ara Ātea are outstanding and a credit to the people who conceived and created this asset to the community. It is a shame that racial politics have intruded into what is something for everyone to enjoy. I can not think of any reason why there should not be an English subtitle to indicate the purpose of the library – community centre. I have been impressed with the efforts of the council so far, so I assume they must have a good reason for this policy. –John Fraser I agree with your correspondent Anna Clarke and support the Selwyn District Council’s position of NOT adding “library” to the Te Ara Ātea building signage. The library is just one of the services offered from within the building. Other services like the cafe, internet access, or public toilets can probably lay claim to being listed as well. Where will this stop? Maybe the residents association will be wanting to list other services to signs outside other buildings. Should we also add ‘pay rates’ to signs outside the council buildings. Or put up signs to explain what a Robert Harris café, Z petrol station, or Noel Leeming retail store is? Te Ara Ātea is a fantastic name that describes the wide range of activities that go on in its spaces. Ka pai to the rūnanga for gifting it to us all. –Justin Blakie I do not agree with adding the word “library” to the beautiful multipurpose venue that is Te Ara Ātea. The fact that having our first and only venue with a beautifully gifted te reo place name has seemingly offended some residents says more about their belligerence and wilful ignorance than it does about an apparent inability to recognise a bookshelf or a public venue. In reading some of the letters in last week’s issue, I’m concerned that this inconsequential issue is being subverted into a debate that has nothing to do with Te Ara Ātea or libraries at all, but more to do with unrelated issues like cogovernance and an unsavoury debate about race and cultural identity. All of which takes away from the amazing venue itself, the staff who work there, the people who designed it, the residents and their children who love and enjoy it. –Paul Hamilton, West Melton •Readers in favour of adding the word “library”, page 24 Need water? From consent to the pump We can help you with water wells residential irrigation lifestyle 03 324 2571 www.drilling.co.nz
Wednesday November 23 2022 Selwyn Times 21 RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL LIST WIN AND CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS ASHLEY Canterbury Street Village Life with Options - NO Covenants Here is an option of a lifetime, NO covenants that restrict what you can do. This 800sqm section faces the sun, is seven minutes from Rangiora, and is in a great community in the Ashley Village. Easy motorway access gives you the freedom to live in a country environment. The primary school and playcentre are within walking distance from the front door and the Ashley Hotel, that some may say is the hub of the community, is very handy! The barn (approximately 12m x 8m) will give you plenty of room for options. A 25,000 litre water tank holds the 1,800 litre trickle-fed daily allowance. DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY GST Inclusive (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 4.00pm, 15 December Linda McCarthy M 022 692 6090 E Linda.McCarthy@pggwrightson.co.nz ] PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd is pleased to announce that Richard and Rose Strothers are the lucky winners of our recent List and Win competition. Richard and Rose will be enjoying the fantastic prize of an all expenses paid weekend for two in Kaikoura staying at the White Morph Lodge and enjoying the sightseeing experiences of a Wings over Whales flight, a South Pacific Helicopters “Heli Gin meet the Distiller” experience, a dolphin swim with Dolphin Encounter, dinner at the Pier Hotel, breakfast at Flo and Co and lunch at the Beach House. Thanks for listing your property with us Richard and Rose and we hope that you enjoy your fantastic weekend experience in Kaikoura. pggwre.co.nz/LCN36451 UNDER OFFER SPRINGSTON 111 Chamberlains Road The Good Life! AUCTION WEST MELTON Weedons Ross Road Leasehold Farming Opportunity PRICE BY NEGOTIATION Plus GST (if any) Situated in a great location on 1.1h hectares handy to Lincoln and Rolleston, this low maintenance easy-care Colorsteel clad home offers outstanding kitchen/family room and a separate lounge. Ranch sliders give access to the afternoon sun-filled patio. Enjoy relaxing in the spa under the stars after a hard day at the office. Three bedrooms all have amazing views of the Alps or the Port Hills. A useful two-bay utility shed has one lock-up bay. A "truckport" is deal shelter for your horse truck or motor home. Equine needs are catered for with an arena and three paddocks. Ron Ferguson M 027 498 6256 E ron.ferguson@pggwrightson.co.nz John Davison M 027 436 4464 E john.davison@pggwrightson.co.nz • 175ha bare land, of which 20ha is in trees, the rest for farming • Well subdivided into 20 paddocks with stock water in all paddocks • Three-stand raised board woolshed with attached covered yard (400 capacity), three-bay shed, and cattle yards • Good internal access via well-formed track, stop bank and fenced to allow ease of stock movement • Irrigation for approximately 17.5ha Dan van der Salm M 021 918 233 E dan.vandersalm@pggwrightson.co.nz Michael Bickley M 027 555 0777 E michael.bickley@pggwrightson.co.nz pggwre.co.nz/LCN36801 pggwre.co.nz/LCN36709 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008 6/19 Gerald Street, LINCOLN 42 South Terrace, DARFIELD Phone: 03 341 4301 | Email: christchurch@pggwre.co.nz Helping grow the country For more great listings, visit www.pggwre.co.nz PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under the REAA 2008 Helping grow the country
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