[Linux-aus] Linux Australia and the link to New Zealand

[Kathy Reid]

In the spirit of inclusivity, I would like to advocate for us referring 
to the country in question as Aotearoa New Zealand in recognition of 
both decolonial efforts and Māori heritage.

Ngā mihi,

Kathy Reid


On 8/1/24 15:52, Mark Foster via linux-aus wrote:
>
> Having had a look at the Annual Report... a question...
>
> I realise it's "Linux Australia" but it would be lovely to see some 
> language in the LA 'official pubs' that references, and is thus 
> inclusive of, New Zealand.
>
> The recent news involving NZPUG and the fact that several LCA events 
> have been held in New Zealand over the years only proves my point, to 
> be honest.
>
> If Linux Australia does not, overtly, seek to 'aim to represent and 
> assist the groups and individuals who make up the Free Software and 
> Open Source communities in Australia' /and New Zealand/ (refer: "Our 
> Values" section of the annual report) then I wonder why this is the 
> case, and whether LA needs to be more explicitly inclusive of New Zealand.
>
> Sincerely, a New Zealand member of Linux Australia :-)
>
>
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