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There is not a majority in favour of changing the name of New Zealand.
Why would New Zealand change its name?
One reason given is:
It should have a name given by the first inhabitants, the Maori. One suggested name is Aotearoa. But this name possibly only refers to one of the main islands rather than the whole country.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNew Zealand was named by the explorer Abel Tasman, after Zeeland in the Netherlands, which is why it is called New Zealand. (Zealand is the English spelling of this Dutch name).
There is also a Zealand in Denmark, but this is coincidental.
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∙ 11y agoAotearoa means "the land of the long white cloud".
When Maori people landed in New Zealand, legend has it that there was a long white cloud above New Zealand.
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What other names is new zealand known by?
It HAS another name which is the Maori name Aotearoa.
What is another name for new Zealand?
A Maori, they are the natives to NZ.
What is NewZealand in Moari?
Moa is the Maori name for the large extinct flightless bird.
How do you spell New Zealand in maori?
The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa and the Maori transliteration for New Zealand is Niu Tireni. Aotearoa is the land of the long white cloud.
What is the proper name for New Zealands pancake rocks?
Punakaiki
What is the Aotearoa New zealands founding document?
The Treaty of Waitangi.
Why is the maori name for New Zealand Aotearoa?
The Maori name "Aotearoa" means "Land of the Long White Cloud." It reflects the country's geographic features, specifically the long white clouds often seen over the islands. The name has cultural significance to the Maori people, who were the original inhabitants of New Zealand.
What other names is new zealand known by?
It HAS another name which is the Maori name Aotearoa.
What is another name for new Zealand?
A Maori, they are the natives to NZ.
What does Aotearoa mean translated to English?
Aotearoa - Land of the Long White Cloud. Aotearoa is the maori name for New Zealand.
What is NewZealand in Moari?
Moa is the Maori name for the large extinct flightless bird.
What is the maori name given to new zealand?
The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa, which translates to "Land of the Long White Cloud."
How do you spell New Zealand in maori?
The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa and the Maori transliteration for New Zealand is Niu Tireni. Aotearoa is the land of the long white cloud.
What is the proper name for New Zealands pancake rocks?
Punakaiki
What is the name of New Zealands Antarctic Base?
Scott Base.
What is the more common name for the New Zealand?
There are only two names, New Zealand and the maori name Aotearoa
What does aotearoa stand for?
AOTEAROA stands for new zealand in Maori :)
