Tuesday November 5, 2024
News:
Whakatōhea challenges Police raids in Ōpōtiki
Whakatōhea leaders are voicing strong concerns over recent police raids in Ōpōtiki, and it’s impacts on the future of the iwi.
Last week, Police Minister Mark Mitchell said local iwi and hapū were consulted about the raids, yet Whakatōhea disputes this, describing the impact on 37 mokopuna across 15 homes as deeply traumatic.
Kylie Poihipi says the raids echo historical injustices against Whakatōhea and warns the upcoming Organised Crime (Gang Insignia Prohibition) Amendment Act could have lasting negative effects on Māori whānau and communities.....
See full article HERE
Hawke’s Bay prison gang assault: High Court cuts sentences despite prisoners losing utu claim
Two prisoners involved in a seven-on-one gang assault on another inmate tried to have their jail sentences reduced, arguing their actions were “utu” under tikanga or Māori lore.
Utu is a traditional principle sometimes taken to mean revenge but can also describe compensation or recompense to restore or maintain a balance between people or groups.
A High Court judge rejected the prisoners’ argument and found the jailhouse attack was an example of “vigilante justice”, which was an aggravating feature.
However, Justice Dale La Hood reduced the two inmates’ sentences anyway, after determining they had been handed out stiffer jail terms than the other men involved in the affray.....
See full article HERE
Māori lawyer opposes Government’s jury trial changes
A Māori lawyer is concerned about the government’s proposal to limit jury trials to ease court delays.
The Ministry of Justice is seeking changes to increase the offence threshold and due diligence for defendants considering jury trials.
The proposed changes could raise the threshold from offences carrying a maximum penalty of two years, aiming to reduce the number of jury trials, which contribute significantly to delays in the justice system.
University of Otago lecturer and former Crown prosecutor Yasmin Olsen, from Ngāpuhi, says jury trials promote community participation and enhance their legitimacy…
See full article HERE
Kāpiti Coast confirms representation structure
Kāpiti Coast District Council has resolved its final representation proposal which retains the overall structure of 10 councillors, one Mayor, and five community boards, with the new Kapiti Coast Māori Ward councillor replacing one districtwide councillor.
The principle of a Māori ward cannot be appealed. During the 2025 elections Council will hold a poll to determine the future of the Māori ward for the 2028 and 2031 elections......
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Raine and David Lillis: Can a Te Tiriti-Led University be Politically Neutral?
Clive Bibby: Violence of another kind
Propaganda:
Michael Belgrave on charting NZ's 'wonderful history' in new book Becoming Aotearoa
Healthcare needs go beyond the physical
Visible at Verb
Reaching kids who hate to write
The Pākehā Project: A tangata Tiriti-led push for tino rangatiratanga
‘That’s Us’ drives to enrol more Māori voters, amplifying community voices
John Tamihere | CEO Waipareira and President of Te Pāti Māori
Māori economy is growing fast, but Aotearoa can learn from US tribal leaders, says expert
Hawke’s Bay prison gang assault: High Court cuts sentences despite prisoners losing utu claim
Two prisoners involved in a seven-on-one gang assault on another inmate tried to have their jail sentences reduced, arguing their actions were “utu” under tikanga or Māori lore.
Utu is a traditional principle sometimes taken to mean revenge but can also describe compensation or recompense to restore or maintain a balance between people or groups.
A High Court judge rejected the prisoners’ argument and found the jailhouse attack was an example of “vigilante justice”, which was an aggravating feature.
However, Justice Dale La Hood reduced the two inmates’ sentences anyway, after determining they had been handed out stiffer jail terms than the other men involved in the affray.....
See full article HERE
Māori lawyer opposes Government’s jury trial changes
A Māori lawyer is concerned about the government’s proposal to limit jury trials to ease court delays.
The Ministry of Justice is seeking changes to increase the offence threshold and due diligence for defendants considering jury trials.
The proposed changes could raise the threshold from offences carrying a maximum penalty of two years, aiming to reduce the number of jury trials, which contribute significantly to delays in the justice system.
University of Otago lecturer and former Crown prosecutor Yasmin Olsen, from Ngāpuhi, says jury trials promote community participation and enhance their legitimacy…
See full article HERE
Kāpiti Coast confirms representation structure
Kāpiti Coast District Council has resolved its final representation proposal which retains the overall structure of 10 councillors, one Mayor, and five community boards, with the new Kapiti Coast Māori Ward councillor replacing one districtwide councillor.
The principle of a Māori ward cannot be appealed. During the 2025 elections Council will hold a poll to determine the future of the Māori ward for the 2028 and 2031 elections......
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Raine and David Lillis: Can a Te Tiriti-Led University be Politically Neutral?
Clive Bibby: Violence of another kind
Propaganda:
Michael Belgrave on charting NZ's 'wonderful history' in new book Becoming Aotearoa
Healthcare needs go beyond the physical
Visible at Verb
Reaching kids who hate to write
The Pākehā Project: A tangata Tiriti-led push for tino rangatiratanga
‘That’s Us’ drives to enrol more Māori voters, amplifying community voices
John Tamihere | CEO Waipareira and President of Te Pāti Māori
Māori economy is growing fast, but Aotearoa can learn from US tribal leaders, says expert
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1 comment:
The gang Insignia Act may ultimately have an effect on maori chidren. It is proposterous that children accustomed to giant intimidating rigged up gang members swaggering about and assaulting each other should claim to feel threatend by police dressed for local conditions. But if gang insignia ceases to be the norm, some Police outfits just might genuinely disturb.
Maori ward councillors will be on their best behaviour until the 2025 election. Some work for the common interest might even be expected. Those voted to terminate in 2028 will have two years to exert as much contrary mana seeking non cooperation utu as they can muster. The campaign for long convoluted maori names as utu will be intensified.
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