NZ First’s new bill would officially make “New Zealand” the country’s legal name.
Peters says public servants are pushing name changes without public consent.
Just 8% of Kiwis support naming the country “Aotearoa”, and 19% prefer “Aotearoa New Zealand”, while 66% want “New Zealand” (“New Zealand Aotearoa” was not tested.)
The issue is becoming a flashpoint in identity politics.
