This is a contentious topic in New Zealand. The push to use Aotearoa as an official name alongside or instead of New Zealand does seem to have gained traction in certain circles.
However, this is being driven by a lefty gaggle vocal minority rather than reflecting the will of the majority.
Farmers’ highest priorities for government action include strengthening the economy, improving the business environment and reducing regulatory burdens. Langford said the government had made a strong start in cutting red tape for farmers but still had work to do.
Here in NZ today, where summer’s easygoing pace continues on a million miles away from this unfolding tragedy, I’ve felt like screaming into the void, being so far away yet connected to this dark, horrible news.
