Speaker Gerry Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of 'Aotearoa'
Winston Peters had previously raised concerns.
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Shane Jones criticises Tākuta Ferris for not apologising in English
Ferris was found in contempt by a Parliament committee. Video / Parliament TV
Opinion: Luxon’s tightrope walk with Act’s Seymour
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David Seymour addresses attempt to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps
Act leader David Seymour is asked why he attempted to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Luxon downplays yesterday's public spat between him and Seymour
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Luxon gave Seymour an inch - he has now suffered for miles.
Day four at Waitangi
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Day three at Waitangi
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Parliament naughtiest in recent history
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Marama Davidson on her return to parliament
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Day one at Waitangi
Day one at Waitangi marks Marama Davidson's return to Parliament and the Green Party. Video /Alyse Wright
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Christopher Luxon tells all MPs to 'watch their language'
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Peters told the Herald he stood by his remarks.
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Christopher Luxon will speak to media shortly.
'Send the Mexicans home': Greens ask PM to condemn ministers' 'racist' rhetoric
NZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.
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Christopher Luxon says the recession started under Labour, contradicting Treasury.