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Elon Musk

Barack Obama

Kamala Harris

Donald Trump

Bill Clinton

Nancy Pelosi

Kevin Ward

John McAfee

Carmel Harrington

David Smith

Greta Thunberg

Willie Jackson

Phil Jones

Chris Adams

Bernie Sanders

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Greg Billington

A new name could mean a bright new image for Picton.Marlborough District Council's updating its vision for the South Island seaside town.Branding expert Greg Billington told Heather du Plessis-Allan he's a newcomer who was shocked to learn the name's origin.He says it belonged to a Welsh army officer recently declared a sadistic slaver in his home country - with statues being torn down.Billington says it's time for a change."When Telecom became Spark, it just wasn't possible for Telecom to appeal to younger people and suggest things like lifestyle and bright thinking, with a name like Telecom. "That's where a name can be extraordinarily powerful."

A new name could mean a bright new image for Picton. Marlborough District Council's updating its vision for the South Island seaside town. Branding expert Greg Billington told Heather du Plessis-Allan he's a newcomer who was shocked to learn the name's origin. He says it belonged to a Welsh army officer recently declared a sadistic slaver in his home country - with statues being torn down. Billington says it's time for a change. "When Telecom became Spark, it just wasn't possible for Telecom to appeal to younger people and suggest things like lifestyle and bright thinking, with a name like Telecom.  "That's where a name can be extraordinarily powerful."

Greg Billington: Does Picton need a new name?