The Maori Affairs select committee says it will debate the official changing of the country’s name to Aotearoa.
A 70,000 strong petition from Te Pati Maori went to parliament in June, gaining attention at home and internationally.
[…] Politicians have been divided on the name-change, although much of the public and many businesses have already adopted it.
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As anyone who has used public transport knows, it’s a bit of a horror show. Hence it’s refreshing to see a journalist, a senior writer for the New Zealand Herald, no less, in agreement. Did you hear? Auckland has invented train travel. Last month, the new City Rail
The victory has secured her place at the 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico in November, 43 years after Lorraine Downes won the international title in 1983.
Okay, I can see why this might take two to three years. We’re talking big holes in the ground through which to pour concrete.
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The police exist to establish facts, investigate criminality and protect the public. They should not be enforcement officers for political orthodoxy. Some officers are clearly now more concerned about appearing sufficiently progressive rather than exercising independent professional judgement.
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