NZ First introduces bill to make New Zealand official name
Friday 1 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Winston Peters, NZ First
New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill to formally establish "New Zealand" as the country's official geographic name. Party leader Winston Peters stated the legislation would provide constitutional clarity. He also claimed the name Aotearoa has no authority in the Māori world.
