2024-01-15 03:19:45
Aotearoa is the Māori language name for New Zealand and has been used as such since at least 1878 when the national anthem was translated into Māori. As Māori is one of New Zealand’s official languages it is acceptable to call New Zealand Aotearoa. [Link]āori. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-1) Author
2024-01-15 03:46:22
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2024-01-15 05:07:21
Aotearoa is not an original Maori word and the Maoris never called New Zealand Aotearoa. Keep your opinions in the comments [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-2) Author
2024-01-15 10:10:15
The names of NZ Islands are Te Ika a Maui, Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and others the need to define a nation came about in 1835 (Niu Tireni NZ was used in Ngapuhi). Other tribal narratives recall Kuramarotini wife of Kupe as naming 'Aotearoa' now adopted by most Maori. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-0-1) Author