I dont have a problem with the current version of the explanation about the maiden speech The purpose of this sentence is to explain the joke for nonNew Zealanders who might not otherwise understand it There is no advantage to offending anyone in the process Im not sure that I understand the subtleties of the difference between my version and the current one but I cant see that its important It might be important on the New Zealand English page but not on Georgina Beyer  I think Kiwimw is a valuable contributor to Wikipedia I think you are too I suggest you drop this and move on to other articles Theres no shortage of things to do around here