NZ First MPs criticise Green MP for using name Aotearoa

Wednesday 19 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 19 Feb 2025, 7:12pm

In this story Winston Peters, NZ First, Erica Stanford, Shane Jones, Ricardo Menéndez March

New Zealand First MPs Winston Peters and Shane Jones have attacked Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March for referring to the country as Aotearoa during Question Time. The Greens have called for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to intervene, while Peters indicated he will seek to update Parliament's standing orders.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 19 Feb 2025, 4:31pm

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2. RNZWed 19 Feb 2025, 5:02pm

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3. 1News via RNZWed 19 Feb 2025, 5:17pm

   NZ First attacks Green MP for saying 'Aotearoa' during Question Time (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 19 Feb 2025, 7:12pm

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