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New Zealand Parliament rejects ban on Māori name Aotearoa, reflecting cultural tensions and language revitalization efforts.
The conflict over Aotearoa, a word increasingly prominent in New Zealand life, arose last month when one lawmaker objected to ...
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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