New Zealand lawmakers told to stop complaining about use of the country's Māori name in Parliament
The speaker of New Zealand ’s Parliament told lawmakers he would not consider further complaints about the use of the country ...
New Zealand reckons with its own divisive culture war
New Zealand is deeply divided over the Treaty Principles Bill, which seeks to reinterpret the de facto constitution. Now the ...
Phil Goff sacking: Why New Zealand had to remove UK High Commissioner over Trump comments
Former Labour leader Phil Goff overstepped in his comments about United States President Donald Trump – despite being “right” ...
NZ governments enjoy an ‘executive paradise’ – a longer parliamentary term won’t change that
Supporters of a four-year term say it would give governments more time to make better policy. But without deeper changes, it ...
In New Zealand, row over usage of Aotearoa, its Māori name
New Zealand Parliament rejects ban on Māori name Aotearoa, reflecting cultural tensions and language revitalization efforts.
New Zealand Eyes Referendum on Four-Year Parliamentary Term
New Zealand’s government has agreed to consider legislation that would enable the parliamentary term to be extended to four ...
New Zealand MP resigns as minister after complaint from 'overbearing' incident with staffer
New Zealand's Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he ...
Aotearoa or New Zealand, what’s the official name of New Zealand?
The conflict over Aotearoa, a word increasingly prominent in New Zealand life, arose last month when one lawmaker objected to ...
‘Touch’ or ‘grab’? Why a New Zealand minister resigned over putting hand on staffer
New Zealand commerce minister Andrew Bayly has stepped down after he ‘placed a hand’ on a staff member’s arm last Tuesday.
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Aotearoa Debate Sparks Culture Clash in New Zealand's Parliament
New Zealand's Parliament debated the use of its Maori name, Aotearoa, after one lawmaker's objection. The Speaker ruled in favor of using Aotearoa, reflecting a cultural divide and increasing Maori ...
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New Zealand lawmakers told to stop complaining about use of the country’s Māori name in Parliament
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The speaker of New Zealand ’s Parliament told lawmakers he would not consider further complaints about the use of the country’s Māori name, Aotearoa ...
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New Zealand lawmakers told to stop complaining about use of the country's Māori name in Parliament
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The speaker of New Zealand ’s Parliament told lawmakers he would not consider further complaints about the use of the country’s Māori name, Aotearoa ...