In the wake of the recent election in New Zealand which has resulted in a change of government, campaigners for the country to become a republic have called for the oath sworn by members of parliament to be changed, citing its colonial origins and the fact that it intrudes on New Zealand's democracy.
“New Zealanders need to believe in ourselves and paddle our own waka. We can still be proud of our history, but our future is as a republic” - Paddy Gower “New Zealand Republic, Kia Mana Motuhake a Aoteaora, welcomes Paddy Gower’s documentary .
New Zealand Republic is calling for the end of King’s Birthday and the creation of Citizenship Day as a public holiday. 'It is time to put New Zealand on a clear pathway to having a Kiwi Head of State. Making 6 September a public holiday .
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It’s time that our honours are announced on the Matariki public holiday. 'The marking of Matariki, the Maori New Year, with a public holiday is a success, with public events all across the country in many communities. New Zealand Republic calls .