Saturday August 12, 2023
News:
Nine marae and papakāinga projects to receive a boost from council
Six Tāmaki Makaurau marae and three papakāinga housing projects will each receive funding this year from Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee.
Grants totalling $1.2 million have been approved for nine applicants from the committee’s 2023/2024 Cultural Initiatives Fund, to support development in the year ahead.
The Cultural Initiatives Fund is part of a much wider council-led focus to support Māori needs and aspirations through the Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau framework. It specifically supports marae development and papakāinga housing – two of 10 outcomes identified by Māori as being important priorities for future wellbeing.....
See full article HERE
Waititi keen for kura to do civic duty
Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi wants to see the Treaty of Waitangi taught in all secondary schools.
He says it needs to be part of a comprehensive civics programme, so rangatahi coming out of school understand how government, local government and even trust boards and marae committees work.....
See full article HERE
Parliament's new 'Te Kāhui Mōuri' cost $500,000
The pricetag has been criticised by the ACT Party's leader David Seymour. He has called it "tone-deaf" during a cost of living crisis when Kiwis are "being asked to tighten their belts".
But the Parliamentary Service said it didn't consider the costs unusual "in a project of this scale and complexity".
Kelvin Davis, the Minister for Te Arawhiti Māori Crown Relations, said the recognition of Māori culture outside Parliament has been "a long time coming" and will play "an important role in ensuring that visually, Parliament represents our shared identity"
"The mōuri markers which are one of the three key elements of Te Kāhui Mōuri will play an essential role in powhiri ceremonies which often occur on the Parliament forecourt, and ensure they run according to manawhenua kawa (protocols) and tikanga (customs)," the Parliamentary Service said......
See full article HERE
Hapū geothermal heating project cuts power bills for Rotorua homes
“This is a fantastic example of innovation using the Māori and Public Housing renewable energy fund, which was set up to trial sustainable energy options for whānau.”
The new homes also received $4.8 million from the Government’s Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga programme to support the Ngāti Uenukukōpako Iwi Trust to build the homes.
“These houses mark the beginning of Ngāti Uenukukōpako’s response to a survey of its beneficiaries that identified housing need as the single most important issue facing hapū members.”....
See full article HERE
First ever agreement between global pharmaceuticals company and Iwi Māori tribal organisation
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Roche Pharmaceuticals New Zealand proudly announce the signing of an agreement to explore new avenues for disease prevention, treatment, and wellness for the descendants of Ngāti Whātua.
The “Tū Kotahi” relationship agreement, thought to be a world first between a global pharmaceuticals company and Iwi Māori tribal organisation, signifies the commitment of both organisations to inclusivity, respect, and understanding of indigenous knowledge and practices.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Robinson: A message to demonstrators
Propaganda:
Tukoroirangi Morgan: 3 Waters, non-Māori have absolutely nothing to fear
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Waititi keen for kura to do civic duty
Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi wants to see the Treaty of Waitangi taught in all secondary schools.
He says it needs to be part of a comprehensive civics programme, so rangatahi coming out of school understand how government, local government and even trust boards and marae committees work.....
See full article HERE
Parliament's new 'Te Kāhui Mōuri' cost $500,000
The pricetag has been criticised by the ACT Party's leader David Seymour. He has called it "tone-deaf" during a cost of living crisis when Kiwis are "being asked to tighten their belts".
But the Parliamentary Service said it didn't consider the costs unusual "in a project of this scale and complexity".
Kelvin Davis, the Minister for Te Arawhiti Māori Crown Relations, said the recognition of Māori culture outside Parliament has been "a long time coming" and will play "an important role in ensuring that visually, Parliament represents our shared identity"
"The mōuri markers which are one of the three key elements of Te Kāhui Mōuri will play an essential role in powhiri ceremonies which often occur on the Parliament forecourt, and ensure they run according to manawhenua kawa (protocols) and tikanga (customs)," the Parliamentary Service said......
See full article HERE
Hapū geothermal heating project cuts power bills for Rotorua homes
“This is a fantastic example of innovation using the Māori and Public Housing renewable energy fund, which was set up to trial sustainable energy options for whānau.”
The new homes also received $4.8 million from the Government’s Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga programme to support the Ngāti Uenukukōpako Iwi Trust to build the homes.
“These houses mark the beginning of Ngāti Uenukukōpako’s response to a survey of its beneficiaries that identified housing need as the single most important issue facing hapū members.”....
See full article HERE
First ever agreement between global pharmaceuticals company and Iwi Māori tribal organisation
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Roche Pharmaceuticals New Zealand proudly announce the signing of an agreement to explore new avenues for disease prevention, treatment, and wellness for the descendants of Ngāti Whātua.
The “Tū Kotahi” relationship agreement, thought to be a world first between a global pharmaceuticals company and Iwi Māori tribal organisation, signifies the commitment of both organisations to inclusivity, respect, and understanding of indigenous knowledge and practices.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Robinson: A message to demonstrators
Propaganda:
Tukoroirangi Morgan: 3 Waters, non-Māori have absolutely nothing to fear
This Breaking Views Update monitors race relations in the media on a weekly basis. New material is added regularly. If you would like to send Letters to the Editor in response to any of these articles, most media addresses can be found HERE.
Friday August 11, 2023
News:
Official name of Whangārei suburb Te Kamo restored, despite hundreds objecting
The Whangārei suburb of Kamo will now be known as ‘Te Kamo’, the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pau Taunaha o Aotearoa announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Of the approximately 6700 Te Kamo residents, 651 gave submissions; 535 were opposed to the change, while 116 were in support.
Of the approximately 6700 Te Kamo residents, 651 gave submissions; 535 were opposed to the change, while 116 were in support.
Those opposed raised concerns about the cost of the change, long-term use of the name Kamo and their strong personal associations.
However, the board decided these did not outweigh its reasons to support the change.
Land Information Minister Damien O’Connor confirmed the board’s decision to alter the name.....
See full article HERE
Kura a iwi eye expansion
Kura a iwi are asking for more commitment from government so they can make firm plans for the future and build their workforce and their reach.
“We want to increase the amount of quality of service to our people......
See full article HERE
St Joseph's School – Ashburton
Goals:
* Implement and maintain an elementary level Te Reo programme through the school; integrating where possible with all curriculum areas.
* Continue to develop an understanding of Tikanga through the school with regular powhiri, visits to Marae etc.....
See full article HERE
District health boards were only paying lip service to Treaty of Waitangi, article says
A recent report in the New Zealand Medical Journal has found that district health boards have been paying lip service to the Treaty of Waitangi.
The article examined district health board annual plans from 2019/2020 to see whether they were consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
It found that while DHBs' annual plans universally contained expressions of commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, their content did not sufficiently realise these commitments, amounting to a response grounded in rhetoric and a lack of action.....
See full article HERE
Site blessed for construction of new Taranaki Cancer Care Centre
The site of the new Taranaki Cancer Care Centre has been blessed by local iwi.
“When you build a new house or whare, you make sure your foundations are solid. In a way, we’ve done just that for the Taranaki Cancer Centre with this blessing. We’ve made sure this facility has the best possible footing or base so that the mauri or life force from those who attended today will be able to organically feed into patients and the healing process.”....
See full article HERE
PPTA happy with latest pay offer but still wants more support for Māori teachers
"One of our key areas is particularly support for our Māori teachers, we're asking more and more of our Māori colleagues in schools with increasing importance of mataranga Māori in our curriculum and so we wanted more support for them, but unfortunately we couldn't get it this time."....
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Global Call For Governments To Protect Indigenous Languages By Law
Replaying the race card as the polls tighten
Taranaki Cathedral to host 'Super-Awesome Origin Story of Co-Governance' talks
However, the board decided these did not outweigh its reasons to support the change.
Land Information Minister Damien O’Connor confirmed the board’s decision to alter the name.....
See full article HERE
Kura a iwi eye expansion
Kura a iwi are asking for more commitment from government so they can make firm plans for the future and build their workforce and their reach.
“We want to increase the amount of quality of service to our people......
See full article HERE
St Joseph's School – Ashburton
Goals:
* Implement and maintain an elementary level Te Reo programme through the school; integrating where possible with all curriculum areas.
* Continue to develop an understanding of Tikanga through the school with regular powhiri, visits to Marae etc.....
See full article HERE
District health boards were only paying lip service to Treaty of Waitangi, article says
A recent report in the New Zealand Medical Journal has found that district health boards have been paying lip service to the Treaty of Waitangi.
The article examined district health board annual plans from 2019/2020 to see whether they were consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
It found that while DHBs' annual plans universally contained expressions of commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, their content did not sufficiently realise these commitments, amounting to a response grounded in rhetoric and a lack of action.....
See full article HERE
Site blessed for construction of new Taranaki Cancer Care Centre
The site of the new Taranaki Cancer Care Centre has been blessed by local iwi.
“When you build a new house or whare, you make sure your foundations are solid. In a way, we’ve done just that for the Taranaki Cancer Centre with this blessing. We’ve made sure this facility has the best possible footing or base so that the mauri or life force from those who attended today will be able to organically feed into patients and the healing process.”....
See full article HERE
PPTA happy with latest pay offer but still wants more support for Māori teachers
"One of our key areas is particularly support for our Māori teachers, we're asking more and more of our Māori colleagues in schools with increasing importance of mataranga Māori in our curriculum and so we wanted more support for them, but unfortunately we couldn't get it this time."....
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Global Call For Governments To Protect Indigenous Languages By Law
Replaying the race card as the polls tighten
Taranaki Cathedral to host 'Super-Awesome Origin Story of Co-Governance' talks
Thursday August 10, 2023
News:
Long-time farming families object to council's handling of Māori designations
Families who have farmed in South Canterbury for generations are objecting to the Timaru District Council’s handling of proposed Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori (SASM) and fear restrictions will follow.
Federated Farmers have called the council’s approach “heavy-handed”.
Federated Farmers have called the council’s approach “heavy-handed”.
In October, the Timaru District Council sent letters to the first of 4000 property owners in the district who would be impacted by the new regulations stating the land fitted into five differing categories: Wāhi Tūpuna (broad geographical areas/cultural landscapes), wāhi taoka (land-based places), wāhi tapu (sacred land-based sites), wai taoka (waterways based places) and wai tapu (sacred sites/areas water based)......
See full article HERE
Kaitiaki roll enhances in biodiversity plan
The chief Māori scientist for the Biological Heritage National Science Challenge says the new National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity recognises and encourages kaitiakitanga.
The statement sets out for district and regional councils what resource management policies are needed to protect and maintain indigenous biodiversity.
Erina Watene says it opens pathways for councils and tāngata whenua to work together to attain conservation goals.....
See full article HERE
Corrections leader quits Māori role
One of the Department of Correction’s top players and head of their initiative to keep Māori out of prisons has quit in a surprise resignation.
Rameka was appointed to the role of DCE Māori in October 2019. The position was the first of its kind in Corrections, and was created as part the department’s then ground-reaking strategy, Hōkai Rangi – a tikanga-based approach to address Māori over-representation in prisons.
However, despite the prison population falling to its lowest number in 14 years in 2022, Māori prison population continued to rise, leading to criticism of the $98m strategy.
The former DCE Māori’s departure is the latest in a series of problems which has plagued the beleaguered department, including a severe staffing shortage that despite a $4 million recruitment drive has not been alleviated by more than 53 guards.....
See full article HERE
Losers all round as health authority stumbles
National Party health spokesperson Shane Reti says a one year report on the Māori Health Authority Te Aka Whai Ora was even worse than he expected.
Dr Reti says there were a series of red flags, including the fact four board members were sacked the week before, and the report was dumped late on Friday after parliament went into recess.....
See full article HERE
Kaitiaki roll enhances in biodiversity plan
The chief Māori scientist for the Biological Heritage National Science Challenge says the new National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity recognises and encourages kaitiakitanga.
The statement sets out for district and regional councils what resource management policies are needed to protect and maintain indigenous biodiversity.
Erina Watene says it opens pathways for councils and tāngata whenua to work together to attain conservation goals.....
See full article HERE
Corrections leader quits Māori role
One of the Department of Correction’s top players and head of their initiative to keep Māori out of prisons has quit in a surprise resignation.
Rameka was appointed to the role of DCE Māori in October 2019. The position was the first of its kind in Corrections, and was created as part the department’s then ground-reaking strategy, Hōkai Rangi – a tikanga-based approach to address Māori over-representation in prisons.
However, despite the prison population falling to its lowest number in 14 years in 2022, Māori prison population continued to rise, leading to criticism of the $98m strategy.
The former DCE Māori’s departure is the latest in a series of problems which has plagued the beleaguered department, including a severe staffing shortage that despite a $4 million recruitment drive has not been alleviated by more than 53 guards.....
See full article HERE
Losers all round as health authority stumbles
National Party health spokesperson Shane Reti says a one year report on the Māori Health Authority Te Aka Whai Ora was even worse than he expected.
Dr Reti says there were a series of red flags, including the fact four board members were sacked the week before, and the report was dumped late on Friday after parliament went into recess.....
See full article HERE
Wednesday August 9, 2023
News:
Shane Te Ruki appointed to Arts Council
Mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori expert, Shane Te Ruki (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, Ngāti Porou) has been appointed to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (Creative New Zealand) for a three-year-term.
Mr Te Ruki is the Iwi Relations Advisor to the Waipa District Council. His knowledge of whakapapa and the importance of whanaungatanga are at the forefront of his role that connects multiple representative mana whenua and the Council while enabling the strengthening and growth of relationships.
“I have no doubt that Shane Te Ruki’s deep knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori combined with this broad governance expertise will be a major asset to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa......
See full article HERE
Jackson Should Deny Meeting With Media On Treaty Principles
“We are hearing reports of a meeting held by Stuff with Willie Jackson to agree to a framework or principles for reporting on Treaty of Waitangi issues.
“This Government has form when it comes to encouraging media to report its version of the Treaty.
“The $55 million Public Interest Journalism Fund, for example, was only open to media who were willing to report Labour’s view of the Treaty.
“There is a quiet constitutional revolution going on in New Zealand. Rather than accepting Article Three of the Treaty says all New Zealanders are equal under the law, the courts, academics, bureaucrats, and some politicians are pushing the revisionist view that the Treaty promised a partnership and requires co-governance.....
See full article HERE
Ngai Te Rangi sets protest schedule
A Tauranga Moana iwi leader is threatening a series of protests because of continuing dissatisfaction with its treaty settlement.
These can include representatives of iwi, hapū or other Māori organisations, and they’ll determine for themselves how and when they intervene if they believe the wānanga is at risk.
“I have no doubt that Shane Te Ruki’s deep knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori combined with this broad governance expertise will be a major asset to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa......
See full article HERE
Jackson Should Deny Meeting With Media On Treaty Principles
“We are hearing reports of a meeting held by Stuff with Willie Jackson to agree to a framework or principles for reporting on Treaty of Waitangi issues.
“This Government has form when it comes to encouraging media to report its version of the Treaty.
“The $55 million Public Interest Journalism Fund, for example, was only open to media who were willing to report Labour’s view of the Treaty.
“There is a quiet constitutional revolution going on in New Zealand. Rather than accepting Article Three of the Treaty says all New Zealanders are equal under the law, the courts, academics, bureaucrats, and some politicians are pushing the revisionist view that the Treaty promised a partnership and requires co-governance.....
See full article HERE
Ngai Te Rangi sets protest schedule
A Tauranga Moana iwi leader is threatening a series of protests because of continuing dissatisfaction with its treaty settlement.
Last week Ngai Te Rangi put a boat on Tauranga Harbour stopping the pilot boat going out in what chief executive Paora Stanley describes as a soft protest.
He says there will be other actions leading up to a protest on the steps of parliament on October 4, the week before the election....
See full article HERE
Māori wards: Whanganui District Council invites community to have its say
A Māori ward system could be on the cards for Whanganui, with the Whanganui District Council asking for community views on whether wards should be established.
The outcome of the feedback will feed into a representation review which will address how the council is made up, including the total number of councillors and whether there are community boards in the district. If implemented, the wards would come into effect in 2025.
Feedback can be given on the council’s website www.whanganui.govt.nz/Have-Your-Say, where more information is available, or questions and comments can be emailed to MaoriWards@whanganui.govt.nz.
Feedback will be received until midnight on September 8....
See full article HERE
Artworks unveiled in milestone moment
The two by three metre work called ‘Māra Kūmara’ takes centre stage in the now completed concierge, which is the entrance to the luxury residential offering of 96 high-end apartments and 23 luxury townhouses.
Other artworks by Whare Thomson blessed and celebrated today at Thirty Eight Elizabeth | Elizabeth Towers included the piece ‘Manākitanga’ or ‘Hospitable’, located along the façade of the Farmers store on street level on Devonport Road.....
See full article HERE
He says there will be other actions leading up to a protest on the steps of parliament on October 4, the week before the election....
See full article HERE
Māori wards: Whanganui District Council invites community to have its say
A Māori ward system could be on the cards for Whanganui, with the Whanganui District Council asking for community views on whether wards should be established.
The outcome of the feedback will feed into a representation review which will address how the council is made up, including the total number of councillors and whether there are community boards in the district. If implemented, the wards would come into effect in 2025.
Feedback can be given on the council’s website www.whanganui.govt.nz/Have-Your-Say, where more information is available, or questions and comments can be emailed to MaoriWards@whanganui.govt.nz.
Feedback will be received until midnight on September 8....
See full article HERE
Artworks unveiled in milestone moment
The two by three metre work called ‘Māra Kūmara’ takes centre stage in the now completed concierge, which is the entrance to the luxury residential offering of 96 high-end apartments and 23 luxury townhouses.
Other artworks by Whare Thomson blessed and celebrated today at Thirty Eight Elizabeth | Elizabeth Towers included the piece ‘Manākitanga’ or ‘Hospitable’, located along the façade of the Farmers store on street level on Devonport Road.....
See full article HERE
Tuesday August 8, 2023
News:
Wānanga one step away from rangatiratanga
Parliament has passed the second reading of the Education and Training Amendment Bill, which allows the three current wānanga – Raukawa, Aotearoa and Awaniarangi – to establish their own individual governance structures.
These can include representatives of iwi, hapū or other Māori organisations, and they’ll determine for themselves how and when they intervene if they believe the wānanga is at risk.
Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis says the Bill tries to reflects te tiriti relationships and the mana rangatiratanga of wānanga.....
See full article HERE
Cervical cancer tests funded for Māori
The Ministry of Health is to fully fund a new cervical screening programme and human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing for wāhine Māori, Pasifika, community service card holders, and those who have never been screened or haven’t been tested in the past five years....
See full article HERE
Protestors block entrance to Stop Co-Governance meeting
Around 200 people have gathered at Whareora Hall in Glenbervie this afternoon to counter the anti-co-governance meeting visiting the district as part of its nationwide tour.
Tour organiser Julian Batchelor planned to discuss his viewpoints on the Treaty of Waitangi, which involve claims it has been “manipulated” for the past four decades and that Māori ceded sovereignty to the Crown....
See full article HERE
Giant Atua panel installed at K Road station
The first of three giant Atua panels was installed at the City Rail Link’s new Karanga-a-Hape station in central Auckland on Friday.
Designed by artist Reuben Kirkwood (Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki) and architect Jessica Beagelman, the solid concrete panels measure nine metres tall and nearly three metres wide and weigh more than 11 tonnes each.
“These panels reference both spiritual and physical life principles depicting Ira Atua and Ira Tangata,” City Rail Link said on Facebook.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Roger Childs: The Matariki Musings of Claire Charters
Propaganda:
The meaning of multiculturalism in a bicultural society
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei weighs-in on Kāinga Ora Greys Ave apartments
The health system Aotearoa deserves
Cervical cancer tests funded for Māori
The Ministry of Health is to fully fund a new cervical screening programme and human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing for wāhine Māori, Pasifika, community service card holders, and those who have never been screened or haven’t been tested in the past five years....
See full article HERE
Protestors block entrance to Stop Co-Governance meeting
Around 200 people have gathered at Whareora Hall in Glenbervie this afternoon to counter the anti-co-governance meeting visiting the district as part of its nationwide tour.
Tour organiser Julian Batchelor planned to discuss his viewpoints on the Treaty of Waitangi, which involve claims it has been “manipulated” for the past four decades and that Māori ceded sovereignty to the Crown....
See full article HERE
Giant Atua panel installed at K Road station
The first of three giant Atua panels was installed at the City Rail Link’s new Karanga-a-Hape station in central Auckland on Friday.
Designed by artist Reuben Kirkwood (Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki) and architect Jessica Beagelman, the solid concrete panels measure nine metres tall and nearly three metres wide and weigh more than 11 tonnes each.
“These panels reference both spiritual and physical life principles depicting Ira Atua and Ira Tangata,” City Rail Link said on Facebook.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Roger Childs: The Matariki Musings of Claire Charters
Propaganda:
The meaning of multiculturalism in a bicultural society
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei weighs-in on Kāinga Ora Greys Ave apartments
The health system Aotearoa deserves
Monday August 7, 2023
News:
Mā Te Rae Calls For Investment And Support For Māori Evaluation And Research
Mā Te Rae – the Māori Evaluation Association, are calling for greater support from commisioning agencies and organisations to assist with capability and capaity building of the sector. Mā Te Rae held their first kanohi ki te kanohi (in person) wānanga since 2019.
More than 30 emerging and experienced evaluators came together in Ōtautahi to discuss how to strengthen the sector. Participants were drawn from iwi organisations, Māori research and evaluation groups, companies and organisations, with strong representation from rangatahi.....
See full article HERE
Te Aka Whai Ora understaffed and underspend by $66 million
A high-level report on the progress of a report on Te Aka Whai Ora says the Māori health authority underspent by about $66 million in its first financial year, meaning the anticipated boost in services for Māori will not be realised.
In its haste to transfer Māori staff and teams from the former district health boards which are now under the umbrella of Te Whatu Ora, it had neglected to bring over staff with necessary skills and experience in areas like commissioning and contract management.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Wayne Ryburn: Article 4 - Exposing History Curriculum Myths
Cultural Injustice – Dr Muriel Newman.
Tikanga is not law – Gary Judd KC
Propaganda:
Aotearoa NZ must keep pursuing treaty justice, not get sidetracked by Doctrine of Discovery
Te Aka Whai Ora understaffed and underspend by $66 million
A high-level report on the progress of a report on Te Aka Whai Ora says the Māori health authority underspent by about $66 million in its first financial year, meaning the anticipated boost in services for Māori will not be realised.
In its haste to transfer Māori staff and teams from the former district health boards which are now under the umbrella of Te Whatu Ora, it had neglected to bring over staff with necessary skills and experience in areas like commissioning and contract management.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Wayne Ryburn: Article 4 - Exposing History Curriculum Myths
Cultural Injustice – Dr Muriel Newman.
Tikanga is not law – Gary Judd KC
Propaganda:
Aotearoa NZ must keep pursuing treaty justice, not get sidetracked by Doctrine of Discovery
This Breaking Views Update monitors race relations in the media on a weekly basis. New material is added regularly. If you would like to send Letters to the Editor in response to any of these articles, most media addresses can be found HERE.
4 comments:
re 8th The lack of coverage by the msm of the co governance debate and the cancellation of Batchelor's efforts makes a mockery of claims of free speech. Maori claim their opposition is peaceful. But the presence of scores of hulking haka infused mostly poorly educated volatile brainwashed rabble has the same effect as actual violence. The basic flaw of 50/50 co governance, its inevitable totalcaptureby maori, as repeatedly demonstrated by the Te Maunga authority in Auckland, has been largely concealed from the greater public.
re 9th The Wanganui "consultation" on maori wards will not elicit a truly representative response. Maori have their networks, hugely assisted by subsidised marae, an army of dedicated propaganda producers and distributors, and a very accepting mostly poorly educated body of followers many with time on their hands to bombard the Coucil with circulated responses. Meanwhile no msm will risk cancellation and present counter arguments. Nor will the Council risk circulating any balanced discussion. Similarly few citizens will court cancellation and any publicity will be entirely up to individuals alone without msm assistance. As elsewhere, Councillors will be too cancellation conscious to make a stand and will be able to cite the results of the unbalanced input to justify their timidity.
Wanganui spelt to reflect the loacl dialect)
Re 11th. The Kamo incident is typical of most current "consultation". When it is considered that the maori bloc are well organised with extensive contact through marae, kura, Whanau Ora, health agencies etc and their submissions consequently inflated, the farce becomes even more obvious. As one who spends many unpaid hours making serious considered submissions on a variety of topics, the futility of so much now is very dispiriting. Things hopefully will change after the election especially now Winstone and Shane to be in the mix.
It is incredible that an Ashburton school, in the heart of colonist developed NZ, should allow itself to be conned into adopting so much maori twaddle. Luxon will insist on set hours for real subjects; hopefully ditto for maori twaddle; say 1/2 hour week on average including visits to propaganda centres (marae). If on Mondays or Friday afternoon it may increase maori attendance. Or will it substitute for Christian devotion time?
Until a few decades ago it was common to open institutions with a Christian representative giving a blessing. Times became more enlightened. But now we have semi random (paid?) maori applying some blessing the content of which will elude most. I wonder how long it will be before we are back to the tikanga of sacrificing a slave or two to more completely traditionalise the proceedings.
re 12th. The grand classic architecture of Parliament Building has been grossly compromised by the presence alongside of the discordant Beehive. And now we have stone age graffiti art. Presumably the thug with the gun represent the maori who sided with govt in the Land Wars, not the rebels or current maori gang members. From earliest settlers maori have been recorded as mocking pakeha ways. I suspect the carvings continue the tradition. A major reason Maori have not progressed as many frugal colonists have is the propensity to blow money frivolously when it available. The expenditure an example.
Mention is often made of papakainga housing and grants for. It would be interesting to know the full details. Do external town planning rules apply? Can the housing be privately owned/inherited? Apart from racial basis, what are criteria for occupation? Any guards against nepotism? Do tenants meet costs from their taxed income or does tax free trust pay? Is income from rents taxed or is it part of untaxed charitable trust? etc.
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