Originally published by Māori Television
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says while it might not happen quickly, she believes Aotearoa will become a republic in her lifetime.
Speaking to BBC News while in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Ardern said there would be an evolution in the relationship between the United Kingdom and Aotearoa.
"I don't believe that it will be quick or soon, but over the course of my lifetime," Ardern said.