The Absolute Moron show (AM) over at NewsHub were running their daily “rark up the rednecks” segment, this time it was Te Pāti Māori's campaign to officially change New Zealand's name to Aotearoa. They decided to ask James Shaw what he reckoned, it wasn’t his policy but NewsHub had found that if they wanted to get a certain segment of the population really worked up then associating the issues with the Greens was a sure-fire method.
It is a delicious prospect. With the largest majority in MMP history there should have been a lot more of that - just doing stuff. Perhaps after they've won a third.
Great article. Lots of lovely humor. Liked KeyLargo 'tax haven of the South Pacific' because I could see shonkey thinking what a great name it was. New Zealand named after him that made it so much better than flag,
Too true about that lot at Newshub rarking up the red necks Nick. Your "reports" of the conversations within the National Party ranks are so funny. Talk about killing them softly.! Then again ,remember when Nikki Kay said that Paul Goldsmith was Māori. It turns out his randy grandfather had a Māori wife as well as (who knows how many) pākeha.He indicated multiple wives. Having some Māori relatives gave Goldsmith kudos within the National party as some sort of spokesperson for Māori. Poor old Nikki seemed to be so confused. And she was one of their better MPs. Personally I thought Lazer kiwi was the best of the options for John Key's flag change. I thought it reflected the kiwi sense of humour , and took the piss very well. It also gave material to certain Pommy/American comedians.! For myself I use the names Aotearoa/New Z ealand together,or either of these interchangeably. It is an emotional issue for many NZers to have the name of the country changed,or eased out. Even though the method of naming was spurious, New Zealand is what we are used to and has meaning to particularly pākeha New Zealanders. The comments on online platforms reflects a feeling of displacement., and betrayal by the current government with heightened use of Aotearoa, even on our passports. What it represents for many Māori is decolonisation.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. It showed what a mess National was that someone like Nikki Kaye would walk away. What you suggest name wise is probably sensible.
Wow, you're an awesome writer, love how you express with calm truthful humour.
Thanks for the kind feedback, it is nice to hear.
You're welcome. Your work is refreshing, easy to read and very very funny without being toooo over the top "cruel". Enjoying the read every time.
Gazette the name change and let's watch these fools self combust with rage.
It is a delicious prospect. With the largest majority in MMP history there should have been a lot more of that - just doing stuff. Perhaps after they've won a third.
it's going to be bloody close
I like Aotearoa New Zealand ! Aotearoa is so exotic and different . Is like a place on Avatar!
Great article. Lots of lovely humor. Liked KeyLargo 'tax haven of the South Pacific' because I could see shonkey thinking what a great name it was. New Zealand named after him that made it so much better than flag,
Too true about that lot at Newshub rarking up the red necks Nick. Your "reports" of the conversations within the National Party ranks are so funny. Talk about killing them softly.! Then again ,remember when Nikki Kay said that Paul Goldsmith was Māori. It turns out his randy grandfather had a Māori wife as well as (who knows how many) pākeha.He indicated multiple wives. Having some Māori relatives gave Goldsmith kudos within the National party as some sort of spokesperson for Māori. Poor old Nikki seemed to be so confused. And she was one of their better MPs. Personally I thought Lazer kiwi was the best of the options for John Key's flag change. I thought it reflected the kiwi sense of humour , and took the piss very well. It also gave material to certain Pommy/American comedians.! For myself I use the names Aotearoa/New Z ealand together,or either of these interchangeably. It is an emotional issue for many NZers to have the name of the country changed,or eased out. Even though the method of naming was spurious, New Zealand is what we are used to and has meaning to particularly pākeha New Zealanders. The comments on online platforms reflects a feeling of displacement., and betrayal by the current government with heightened use of Aotearoa, even on our passports. What it represents for many Māori is decolonisation.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. It showed what a mess National was that someone like Nikki Kaye would walk away. What you suggest name wise is probably sensible.
Loved this Nick .... the ring of truth in a sea of humour! Thanks so much. Love the Stan Walker song too.
Nick James Shaw accurately summed up the name of our country. It is named after a beach and it has got a spelling mistake in it.