Petition request

That the House of Representatives urge the Government to hold a referendum on changing New Zealand's name to 'Aotearoa New Zealand.'

Petition reason

I wish legislation be passed within the current term Parliament to hold a referendum on adopting a new name for the country.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 42
Date presented: 03 Aug 2021
Considered by: Petitions
SC Report(s): 15 Aug 2022 (Final)
Presenting member: Shanan Halbert
Closing date: 30 Jul 2021