French Polynesia name change: Tahiti Nui or Maohi Nui?
As so many FTers are lucky enough to be taking redemptions or great deals of some sort to Tahiti and perhaps flying Tahiti Nui, this might be interesting news.
Sexy name plan unnerves French Polynesia [SMH
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In some parts of French Polynesia, 'Maohi' is a raunchy word for touching a woman's private parts.
In some parts of French Polynesia, 'Maohi' is a raunchy word for touching a woman's private parts. Photo: John Borthwick/Lonely Planet
French Polynesia's president has landed himself in hot water over a suggestion the country take a new name that has "sexy" connotations for some islanders.
Oscar Temaru has been campaigning for a name change in French Polynesia to symbolise increased independence from France, but his suggested alternative has caused ripples among some.