新西兰议会议长允许使用“Aotearoa”, 引发关于官方命名的辩论。 New Zealand's parliament Speaker allows use of "Aotearoa," sparking debate on official naming.

新西兰议长格里·布朗利(Gerry Brownlee)表示, 国会议员可以用“Aotearoa”在众议院中指新西兰, New Zealand's Speaker Gerry Brownlee said MPs can use "Aotearoa" to refer to New Zealand in the House, as it's commonly used in official contexts. 然而，New Zealand First 的 Winston Peters 不同意，认为这个词没有得到公众的批准。 However, New Zealand First's Winston Peters disagreed, arguing the term hasn't been approved by the public. Brownlee建议使用“Aotearoa-新西兰”来缓解紧张局势, 但强调国会议员可以使用英语、毛利语或手语。 Brownlee suggested using "Aotearoa-New Zealand" to ease tensions, but emphasized MPs can speak in English, Māori, or sign language.