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flag New Zealand's parliament Speaker allows use of "Aotearoa," sparking debate on official naming.

flag 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. flag However, New Zealand First's Winston Peters disagreed, arguing the term hasn't been approved by the public. flag Brownlee suggested using "Aotearoa-New Zealand" to ease tensions, but emphasized MPs can speak in English, Māori, or sign language.

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