Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 18, 2019 2:17:23 GMT 12
USING 'AOTEAROA' AND 'NEW ZEALAND' TOGETHER 'AS IT SHOULD BE' - JACINDA ARDERN
Using 'Aotearoa' and 'New Zealand' together is "as it should be", the Prime Minister says - despite a parliamentary committee earlier this year deciding not to make it official.
"It's common usage... Māori is an official language and 'Aotearoa' is commonly used alongside 'New Zealand', and I think that's as it should be," Jacinda Ardern, wearing a korowai, told reporters on Tuesday.
Since Tuia 250 has been a catalyst for recognising Māori culture, Ardern was asked if the Government is considering making 'Aotearoa' an official part of New Zealand's name.
"Regardless of whether or not it's placed formally, I think it's naturally taken its place as it should."....
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Using 'Aotearoa' and 'New Zealand' together is "as it should be", the Prime Minister says - despite a parliamentary committee earlier this year deciding not to make it official.
"It's common usage... Māori is an official language and 'Aotearoa' is commonly used alongside 'New Zealand', and I think that's as it should be," Jacinda Ardern, wearing a korowai, told reporters on Tuesday.
Since Tuia 250 has been a catalyst for recognising Māori culture, Ardern was asked if the Government is considering making 'Aotearoa' an official part of New Zealand's name.
"Regardless of whether or not it's placed formally, I think it's naturally taken its place as it should."....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/12/using-aotearoa-and-new-zealand-together-as-it-should-be-jacinda-ardern.html