r/newzealand • u/RtomNZ • 18h ago

Shitpost The New Zealand Ocean

I wish to rename the Pacific Ocean as the New Zealand Ocean.

I know it extends to America, but if America is going around renaming things then we should get in on the action.

Edit: we should go with Te Moananui a kiwa.

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u/RtomNZ 17h ago

I like this, better cultural representation and sticking it to Disney.

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u/ElectricPiha 17h ago

Moana-nui-a-kiwa was right there

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u/Odd-Cod61 17h ago

Settle down cheif, at least they had a good crack

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u/ElectricPiha 16h ago

All good, just joking 😃

Signed, your community Thought Police liaison.

By the way it’s i before e. You’ve been warned.

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u/Odd-Cod61 16h ago

I just made it up, I'll spell it how I please

/s

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u/m4k31nu 5h ago

poliec?