Petition request

That the House of Representatives pass legislation requiring a referendum, to be held during the term of the current Government, on whether the official name of New Zealand should change to include the name Aotearoa.

Petition reason

Official documents of national identity, birth & citizenship certificates, passports and money-notes have Aotearoa and New Zealand together as the names of the country. Only 'New Zealand' has official status. Both names together will officially confirm/enhance nationhood and uniqueness in the world.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 6310
Date presented: 01 May 2019
Considered by: Governance and Administration
SC Report(s): 06 Jun 2019 (Final)
Presenting member: Hon Marama Davidson
Closing date: 28 Feb 2019