If New Zealand gets renamed, Aotearoa might not be the best, most inclusive option. Magic Talk's Peter Williams sparked debate online on Tuesday after asking "New Zealand or Aotearoa?" Almost every year for the last decade New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa receives an inquiry about the country's name. But renaming the country Aotearoa isn't an accurate representation of the entire country, one expert says. An Act of Parliament is needed to change the name of New Zealand, a spokesperson from New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa said.

Source: Stuff June 17, 2020 06:22 UTC