Bryce Edward's NZ Political Daily has a section on media reactions to the Māori Party petition on changing our country's name to Aotearoa and other place name changes.
Former politician Peter Dunne says the Māori Party "continues to provide a breathy of fresh air in the political space, otherwise choked by Covid19." He says the call for a referendum "should be welcomed because it "will hopefully set off a full public debate about the nature of our country and its ongoing national identity."
