Saturday January 25 2025
News:
Coalition pledge to fulfil infrastructure ‘oati’ to Rātana
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has reaffirmed his commitment to assisting with the repair of critical infrastructure at Rātana Pā while also hinting at funding to assist in the building of a marae specifically for Te Hāhi Ringatū in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Last year the government announced a funding grant of $10.1 million to Rātana Pā to make repairs and upgrades to Te Manuao and Ōrākeinui and is part of the $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Jones says he is following up on the commitment made to Rātana 12 months ago....
See full article HERE
Winston Peters questions Taranaki Maunga legal personhood’s effect on Māori issues
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is concerned about whether granting legal personhood to Taranaki maunga will effectively address Māori socio-economic challenges.
Peters says we are all mystified by the Māori world, believing in the legends and fundamental truths.
However, will this legal move improve Māori health, education, employment, economic outcomes, and equality issues?
“I’m looking back at great leaders like Pōmare, who, 100 years ago, bought modern medicine to Māori and dramatically changed things around. Or Ngata or Buck and people like that or Carrol, that great former acting prime minister and lead way back over 100 years ago. We want outcomes and results, not this dream time stuff,” says Peters....
See full article HERE
Rotorua Lakes Council creates Te Arawa 2050 Vision Committee
Rotorua iwi will regain a seat at the council table this year – but without voting powers.
The decision has “thrilled” one iwi leader, who hopes it will help Te Arawa’s vision for the next quarter-centuary be realised....
See full article HERE
Over $2 million granted to improve safety in manufacturing sector
Haumaru HS has been awarded $520,000 to create an app to help connect Māori workers to Matauranga Māori in the workplace, combining cultural practice with traditional health and safety processes.......
See full article HERE
Treaty Principles Bill is 'dead', Peters tells Rātana
The Treaty Principles Bill is "dead in the water", New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said.
And, The bill will "never going to go past the first reading," he told those in attendance on Friday at the movement's largest gathering for the year....
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Rātana an opportunity for Christopher Luxon to front up to Māori - iwi leader
‘A century of bureaucracy’: Burial grounds could be returned to whānau
Former Waitangi Tribunal member Prue Kapua concerned over new appointments
PM told state of the Māori nation at 'highest level of concern'
Jones says he is following up on the commitment made to Rātana 12 months ago....
See full article HERE
Winston Peters questions Taranaki Maunga legal personhood’s effect on Māori issues
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is concerned about whether granting legal personhood to Taranaki maunga will effectively address Māori socio-economic challenges.
Peters says we are all mystified by the Māori world, believing in the legends and fundamental truths.
However, will this legal move improve Māori health, education, employment, economic outcomes, and equality issues?
“I’m looking back at great leaders like Pōmare, who, 100 years ago, bought modern medicine to Māori and dramatically changed things around. Or Ngata or Buck and people like that or Carrol, that great former acting prime minister and lead way back over 100 years ago. We want outcomes and results, not this dream time stuff,” says Peters....
See full article HERE
Rotorua Lakes Council creates Te Arawa 2050 Vision Committee
Rotorua iwi will regain a seat at the council table this year – but without voting powers.
The decision has “thrilled” one iwi leader, who hopes it will help Te Arawa’s vision for the next quarter-centuary be realised....
See full article HERE
Over $2 million granted to improve safety in manufacturing sector
Haumaru HS has been awarded $520,000 to create an app to help connect Māori workers to Matauranga Māori in the workplace, combining cultural practice with traditional health and safety processes.......
See full article HERE
Treaty Principles Bill is 'dead', Peters tells Rātana
The Treaty Principles Bill is "dead in the water", New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said.
And, The bill will "never going to go past the first reading," he told those in attendance on Friday at the movement's largest gathering for the year....
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Rātana an opportunity for Christopher Luxon to front up to Māori - iwi leader
‘A century of bureaucracy’: Burial grounds could be returned to whānau
Former Waitangi Tribunal member Prue Kapua concerned over new appointments
PM told state of the Māori nation at 'highest level of concern'
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 January 24 2025
News:
Maunga authority considers closing mountains on holidays following ‘sick behaviour’
Auckland’s maunga authority is considering closing mountains to the public on holidays due to ‘unlawful’ fires.
It comes after two weekend blazes on Māngere mountain, with one scorching three hectares.
It comes after two weekend blazes on Māngere mountain, with one scorching three hectares.
The fires are being investigated by police and Fire and Emergency, but Tupuna Maunga Authority chairperson Paul Majurey believed the fires were intentional.
Speaking to Morning Report, Majurey said there had been some “very sick behaviours” on Auckland’s mountains and it was hard to fathom why people would do it....
See full article HERE
Ngāti Rēhia opposes ACT leader’s attendance at Waitangi
Ngāpuhi hapū Ngāti Rēhia has formally requested that ACT Party Leader David Seymour not attend Waitangi celebrations in Te Taitokerau this year.
On Tuesday, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia chair William Skipper (Kipa) Munro sent a letter to Seymour, with copies addressed to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.
In the letter, Munro says Waitangi Week is a time for celebration, reflection, and education regarding the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga.
He expressed concern the Treaty Principles Bill undermines the mana of Te Tiriti and the rights of Māori.....
See full article HERE
More on the above here > David Seymour to attend Waitangi despite hapū's warning over contentious bill
Propaganda:
Rātana celebrations honour Maori heritage and political ties: Penetaui Kleskovich
Speaking to Morning Report, Majurey said there had been some “very sick behaviours” on Auckland’s mountains and it was hard to fathom why people would do it....
See full article HERE
Ngāti Rēhia opposes ACT leader’s attendance at Waitangi
Ngāpuhi hapū Ngāti Rēhia has formally requested that ACT Party Leader David Seymour not attend Waitangi celebrations in Te Taitokerau this year.
On Tuesday, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia chair William Skipper (Kipa) Munro sent a letter to Seymour, with copies addressed to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.
In the letter, Munro says Waitangi Week is a time for celebration, reflection, and education regarding the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga.
He expressed concern the Treaty Principles Bill undermines the mana of Te Tiriti and the rights of Māori.....
See full article HERE
More on the above here > David Seymour to attend Waitangi despite hapū's warning over contentious bill
Propaganda:
Rātana celebrations honour Maori heritage and political ties: Penetaui Kleskovich
Thursday January 23 2025
News:
Judge grants Māori six more customary marine titles as Govt second guesses its coastline reform
A court has pressed ahead with granting Māori applicants customary title to stretches of the Wairarapa coast, despite a stalled Government law change to make that harder
A temporary impasse between the executive and the courts over the Marine and Coastal Areas Act has now seen six more Māori groups granted customary rights by the High Court.
A temporary impasse between the executive and the courts over the Marine and Coastal Areas Act has now seen six more Māori groups granted customary rights by the High Court.
The judge in the latest case says the courts can’t wait for what might eventuate from Parliament but must decide applications on the existing law, so has made an interim judgment in favour of Wairarapa coastline applicants.
The Marine and Coastal Areas (Takutai Moana) Act is already subject to amending legislation introduced by the coalition Government but not, as planned, passed before the end of 2024.....
See full article HERE
Whanganui mayor says iwi-council partnership will bring better community outcomes
A proposed iwi-council partnership is a chance to build a stronger community, Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe says.
Whanganui district councillors will vote next month on forming a relationship with Takapau Whariki, the proposed post-settlement governance entity for the Whanganui Treaty of Waitangi settlement, to establish a reserves board and charitable trust.
A legally binding iwi-council relationship agreement –Tomokanga ki Te Matapihi – forms part of it....
See full article HERE
National Iwi Chairs Forum to meet in Waitangi ahead of Waitangi Day
In the lead-up to Waitangi Day, the National Iwi Chairs Forum will convene at Waitangi from February 3-4 to set its goals for 2025.
The Marine and Coastal Areas (Takutai Moana) Act is already subject to amending legislation introduced by the coalition Government but not, as planned, passed before the end of 2024.....
See full article HERE
Whanganui mayor says iwi-council partnership will bring better community outcomes
A proposed iwi-council partnership is a chance to build a stronger community, Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe says.
Whanganui district councillors will vote next month on forming a relationship with Takapau Whariki, the proposed post-settlement governance entity for the Whanganui Treaty of Waitangi settlement, to establish a reserves board and charitable trust.
A legally binding iwi-council relationship agreement –Tomokanga ki Te Matapihi – forms part of it....
See full article HERE
National Iwi Chairs Forum to meet in Waitangi ahead of Waitangi Day
In the lead-up to Waitangi Day, the National Iwi Chairs Forum will convene at Waitangi from February 3-4 to set its goals for 2025.
This quarterly hui rotates among iwi, with each hosting the two-day discussions within their rohe.
During the forum hosted last August by Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei in Auckland, representatives from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Manuhiri walked out in protest against the Government, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other ministers.
Mane Tahere, Chair of Te Rūnanga ā Iwi ō Ngāpuhi, says the protest was a reflection of their people’s dissatisfaction with the Government’s actions towards Māori.
He has explicitly said to Te Rarawa, that he does not want the Prime Minister or Government officials attending this upcoming hui....
See full article HERE
Māori health group hopes for open dialogue with new minister Simeon Brown
During the forum hosted last August by Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei in Auckland, representatives from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Manuhiri walked out in protest against the Government, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other ministers.
Mane Tahere, Chair of Te Rūnanga ā Iwi ō Ngāpuhi, says the protest was a reflection of their people’s dissatisfaction with the Government’s actions towards Māori.
He has explicitly said to Te Rarawa, that he does not want the Prime Minister or Government officials attending this upcoming hui....
See full article HERE
Māori health group hopes for open dialogue with new minister Simeon Brown
Hāpai Te Hauora chief executive Jacqui Harema said while there was concern of Brown’s lack of health credentials, she was keeping an open mind.
“There are concerns around some of the good things Shane Reti was doing that may no longer be a focus.
“But Brown’s lack of health experience may be a good thing.”....
See full article HERE
Ngāti Kahungunu chair highlights inclusion concerns over proposed Māori institution
Barber says much of the feedback expressed scepticism about whether the proposed kaupapa could effectively engage with and resonate across the diverse Māori communities nationwide.
The proposed structure draws on one of the leadership models developed by the late Moana Jackson for Matike Mai, with the notable adaptation of incorporating pan-iwi representation.
“This isn’t a Crown construct. Has nothing to do with the Crown. This is about us shoring up ourselves so that when adversarial governments come into power, they’d have second thoughts about doing what this government’s doing. You have a collective iwi Māori kind of a house set up, that could engage with te kawanatanga if it wanted to, but it is set up based on our own principles and our own values,” says Barber....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Dr Don Brash: Equality is not a dirty word
John Robertson: Veterans used as pawns in co-governance schemes....
Chris Lynch: Race Relations Commissioner condemns racially tiered ticket pricing....
Propaganda:
Act’s ‘just asking questions’ approach under fire with Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill - Anaru Eketone
Why Rātana is an important date on the political calendar
“There are concerns around some of the good things Shane Reti was doing that may no longer be a focus.
“But Brown’s lack of health experience may be a good thing.”....
See full article HERE
Ngāti Kahungunu chair highlights inclusion concerns over proposed Māori institution
Barber says much of the feedback expressed scepticism about whether the proposed kaupapa could effectively engage with and resonate across the diverse Māori communities nationwide.
The proposed structure draws on one of the leadership models developed by the late Moana Jackson for Matike Mai, with the notable adaptation of incorporating pan-iwi representation.
“This isn’t a Crown construct. Has nothing to do with the Crown. This is about us shoring up ourselves so that when adversarial governments come into power, they’d have second thoughts about doing what this government’s doing. You have a collective iwi Māori kind of a house set up, that could engage with te kawanatanga if it wanted to, but it is set up based on our own principles and our own values,” says Barber....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Dr Don Brash: Equality is not a dirty word
John Robertson: Veterans used as pawns in co-governance schemes....
Chris Lynch: Race Relations Commissioner condemns racially tiered ticket pricing....
Propaganda:
Act’s ‘just asking questions’ approach under fire with Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill - Anaru Eketone
Why Rātana is an important date on the political calendar
Wednesday January 22 2025
News:
Shane Jones rejects call for new National Māori Institution
Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones says calls for establishing another national Māori institution are not something he plans to spend time on.
Two weeks ago, around 300 Māori leaders gathered at the Wānanga-ā-Motu in Omāhu near Hastings to discuss a proposal for a unified Māori response to government challenges.
Two weeks ago, around 300 Māori leaders gathered at the Wānanga-ā-Motu in Omāhu near Hastings to discuss a proposal for a unified Māori response to government challenges.
The hui proposed a model consisting of three components: an assembly of iwi, hapū, and other Māori groups; the Crown and Parliament; and a joint deliberative body.
“Look, I’m not going to speak against anyone who wants to gather and search for ways to boost better outcomes, but I won’t be spending one iota of time or energy on creating yet another Māori national....
See full article HERE
Orion paints over ‘beautiful’ Tino Rangatiratanga flag mural on Christchurch substation
The mural, on the corner of Wainoni Rd and Breezes Rd, appeared around November last year, locals told Stuff.
A spokesperson for Orion, which owns the substation, said the mural was painted without the company’s knowledge or permission and was therefore covered up.
“We have a low tolerance for unapproved graffiti or art on our assets and, as such, the mural was removed,” they said.....
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Treaty partnership works for me
Māori Party labels new Waitangi Tribunal appointments a ‘whitewash’
High praise for rongoā Māori at waka ama
Investment Round Opens To Boost Te Reo Māori Resurgence
“Look, I’m not going to speak against anyone who wants to gather and search for ways to boost better outcomes, but I won’t be spending one iota of time or energy on creating yet another Māori national....
See full article HERE
Orion paints over ‘beautiful’ Tino Rangatiratanga flag mural on Christchurch substation
The mural, on the corner of Wainoni Rd and Breezes Rd, appeared around November last year, locals told Stuff.
A spokesperson for Orion, which owns the substation, said the mural was painted without the company’s knowledge or permission and was therefore covered up.
“We have a low tolerance for unapproved graffiti or art on our assets and, as such, the mural was removed,” they said.....
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Treaty partnership works for me
Māori Party labels new Waitangi Tribunal appointments a ‘whitewash’
High praise for rongoā Māori at waka ama
Investment Round Opens To Boost Te Reo Māori Resurgence
Tuesday January 21 2025
News:
Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of 2023 Census data breach
The report’s first 30 pages look at the approach taken by the reviewer, background and overview of events, context for the 2023 Census engagement with Māori, Census governance arrangements, procurement processes and Census confidentiality and data/privacy considerations.
It refers to how the chief statistician is required to give effect to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by recognising Māori interests in the collection of data, and the way it is collected and managed before determining the manner of undertaking the Census and the data to be collected.
It also says “the statistician must engage with Māori on Māori interests in data and maintain capability and capacity to engage with Māori about the collection of data”.
Reports by “whistleblowers” in June 2023 revealed $100 kai vouchers were being given to whānau who completed a Census form.
The Stats NZ report confirms this was a contractual term in the signed agreement between Stats NZ and WOCA.
“Under the contract this was described as a ‘whānau contribution’ to encourage and support whānau to participate. The contract stated this ‘could include the use of grocery vouchers’.” Up to $1 million from the $5m contract could be set aside for incentives.....
See full article HERE
Luxon reshuffles Ministers, Māori MPs spotlighted
Yesterday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a National Party ministerial reshuffle, with two Māori MPs garnering most of the attention.
Whangārei MP Shane Reti has lost the Health portfolio, which has been reallocated to Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
Reti’s new responsibilities will include Minister for Universities and Science, Innovation, and Technology, while he retains his Pacific Peoples Ministerial role.
Luxon says he chose Brown over Reti because they want to “turbocharge change” in the Ministry of Health, as Brown is seen as the right person to deliver “ruthless execution” in the health sector.
First-term MP for Rangitata, James Meager, has been appointed Minister for Hunting and Fishing, Youth, and a new portfolio as Minister for the South Island.....
See full article HERE
Building the next generation of Māori leaders
The national Tuia Leadership Programme is about to kick off for 2025, and Waipā Mayor Susan O’Regan is seeking the next rangatahi [young person] to take part on behalf of the district.
Tuia aims to build leadership in young Māori using a long-term approach, with mayors around the country providing one-on-one mentorship. The programme was developed from the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs, and has achieved some outstanding success.
Encouraging a stronger youth voice to be heard at Council is a key priority for O’Regan, and she says working with rangatahi through the Tuia programme is one of the absolute highlights of each year in her role as mayor....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Centrist: Co-governance 2.0 - Mount Taranaki granted human rights
Caleb Anderson: Tribalism - the gift that just keeps on giving
It also says “the statistician must engage with Māori on Māori interests in data and maintain capability and capacity to engage with Māori about the collection of data”.
Reports by “whistleblowers” in June 2023 revealed $100 kai vouchers were being given to whānau who completed a Census form.
The Stats NZ report confirms this was a contractual term in the signed agreement between Stats NZ and WOCA.
“Under the contract this was described as a ‘whānau contribution’ to encourage and support whānau to participate. The contract stated this ‘could include the use of grocery vouchers’.” Up to $1 million from the $5m contract could be set aside for incentives.....
See full article HERE
Luxon reshuffles Ministers, Māori MPs spotlighted
Yesterday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a National Party ministerial reshuffle, with two Māori MPs garnering most of the attention.
Whangārei MP Shane Reti has lost the Health portfolio, which has been reallocated to Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
Reti’s new responsibilities will include Minister for Universities and Science, Innovation, and Technology, while he retains his Pacific Peoples Ministerial role.
Luxon says he chose Brown over Reti because they want to “turbocharge change” in the Ministry of Health, as Brown is seen as the right person to deliver “ruthless execution” in the health sector.
First-term MP for Rangitata, James Meager, has been appointed Minister for Hunting and Fishing, Youth, and a new portfolio as Minister for the South Island.....
See full article HERE
Building the next generation of Māori leaders
The national Tuia Leadership Programme is about to kick off for 2025, and Waipā Mayor Susan O’Regan is seeking the next rangatahi [young person] to take part on behalf of the district.
Tuia aims to build leadership in young Māori using a long-term approach, with mayors around the country providing one-on-one mentorship. The programme was developed from the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs, and has achieved some outstanding success.
Encouraging a stronger youth voice to be heard at Council is a key priority for O’Regan, and she says working with rangatahi through the Tuia programme is one of the absolute highlights of each year in her role as mayor....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Centrist: Co-governance 2.0 - Mount Taranaki granted human rights
Caleb Anderson: Tribalism - the gift that just keeps on giving
Sunday January 19 2025
News:
Politicians to choose Treaty Principles Bill submitters, hearings to begin in 10 days
Members of the political parties in Parliament will be able to choose who can make oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill amid unprecedented demand.
The justice select committee met yesterday to decide how it would approach oral hearings for the controversial bill that seeks to redefine the Treaty’s principles, given more than 300,000 people had made written submissions and the number of people wanting to make an oral submission was too high for the committee to handle.
The justice select committee met yesterday to decide how it would approach oral hearings for the controversial bill that seeks to redefine the Treaty’s principles, given more than 300,000 people had made written submissions and the number of people wanting to make an oral submission was too high for the committee to handle.
In a press release yesterday, the committee confirmed it will hear 80 hours of oral submissions across four weeks. A full day of oral hearings will be held on January 27, with a further two hours being heard on January 30.
Submitters in the first week will be nominated by the members of the committee, which features politicians from all six of the parties in Parliament. It’s understood each party will be able to pick 25 submitters each.....
See full article HERE
Whanganui council-iwi agreement: How will this work?
Whanganui residents have been told that embedding a council partnership with Māori into New Zealand law will support a “positive and necessary” shift.
Whanganui District Council will next month decide on proposals put forward for the Treaty of Waitangi settlement being negotiated by Whanganui iwi and hapū.
The proposals would embed into Treaty settlement legislation how the council partners with Takapau Whariki, the proposed post-settlement governance entity (PSGE) for Whanganui Māori.....
See full article HERE
Call for new voices for Taranaki Maunga
The call is out for people to be the human representation of Taranaki Maunga and his companion peaks.
The Department of Conservation has opened nominations to Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi, a new body to look after the mountains.
The Crown agreed two years ago to formally give up ownership of Taranaki Maunga and share management of the national park with the region’s eight iwi.
DOC will select four members for the Crown, who will sit with four members chosen by iwi.
The department’s advertisement says “the purpose of Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi is to be the human face and voice of Te Kāhui Tupua / Taranaki Maunga.”....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bijural Law - Anthony Willy.
Dr Michael Bassett: Waitangi Day Looms
State of the Nation 2025 - Dr Muriel Newman.
Propaganda:
The Seymour effect: Did ACT’s Treaty bill ‘flick a switch’ for teenage political takeover?
Gene technology bill fails to recognise Treaty partnership
Submitters in the first week will be nominated by the members of the committee, which features politicians from all six of the parties in Parliament. It’s understood each party will be able to pick 25 submitters each.....
See full article HERE
Whanganui council-iwi agreement: How will this work?
Whanganui residents have been told that embedding a council partnership with Māori into New Zealand law will support a “positive and necessary” shift.
Whanganui District Council will next month decide on proposals put forward for the Treaty of Waitangi settlement being negotiated by Whanganui iwi and hapū.
The proposals would embed into Treaty settlement legislation how the council partners with Takapau Whariki, the proposed post-settlement governance entity (PSGE) for Whanganui Māori.....
See full article HERE
Call for new voices for Taranaki Maunga
The call is out for people to be the human representation of Taranaki Maunga and his companion peaks.
The Department of Conservation has opened nominations to Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi, a new body to look after the mountains.
The Crown agreed two years ago to formally give up ownership of Taranaki Maunga and share management of the national park with the region’s eight iwi.
DOC will select four members for the Crown, who will sit with four members chosen by iwi.
The department’s advertisement says “the purpose of Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi is to be the human face and voice of Te Kāhui Tupua / Taranaki Maunga.”....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bijural Law - Anthony Willy.
Dr Michael Bassett: Waitangi Day Looms
State of the Nation 2025 - Dr Muriel Newman.
Propaganda:
The Seymour effect: Did ACT’s Treaty bill ‘flick a switch’ for teenage political takeover?
Gene technology bill fails to recognise Treaty partnership
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.
20 comments:
The prospect of being involved in a Select Committee process as that applying to Seymour's Bill will deter most ordinary citizens from ever seeking to enter parliament. (Maori excluded as they on a single minded single purpose mission which hugely simplifies all considerations). What selection process will committee members apply for persons to be heard? (Except that all maori can be excluded as completely predictable). If they actually condescend to read any submissions, what criteria do members apply to select those? Presumably there are random selection computer programs.
Having observed the Tupuna Maunga Authority in Auckland and the arrangement for Regional parks I am very sceptical of management agreements with maori. I note all responses by Wanganui Council (I use local dialect) about expenditure carefully restrict comment to immediate situation. No long term assurances about long term containment of costs. Formal agreements are very hazardous; sure to lock in favourable treatment of maori, featherbedding, preferential use of maori contractors, total maori influence of policy (exploiting the cancellation threat).
And as for Mt Egmont, seems destined for a repeat of the Waikaremoana situation. The personal identity of the mountain has curiously been transferred to humans. Did the mountain select them? Or the population as a whole? Trampers will be faced with endless tedious signs in te reo. Probably have to pay a fee. And endure some (paid) platitudinous address laced with te reo twaddle before entering. Any mishaps and mana seeking rahui will play havoc with the arrangements of very many. If burials are allowed on the mountain soon tapu will be so extensive no one will be able to move freely.. .
From observation of the monsters at local supermarket and what is in their trolleys, and of many similar at local takeaways, trace supplements are not the primary problem; a gross excess of fats.,meats, and sugars is. But a population hard to reach; all suggestion is interpreted as colonist interference and resisted on principle. And the "by maori for maori" approach ensures slender workers who might assist are unlikely to be encountered.a population which often does not trouble to pick up prescriptions , or get children vaccinated, is not likely to bother to diligently follow some tablet routine.
Robert, the last para doesn't really belong here, it is a repeat of an earlier comment under a different thread. However the preceding material is so good I'll let it go this time :)
Thanks moderator. Please feel free to fix such obvious geriatric blunders.
Unfortunately this programme won't allow editing - it's all or nothing.
Re anthony willy, bijural law. Why is this not being reported far and wide? It is just like covid, where most kiwis are not aware of what is really going on. On zb they won't go near the topic. Thank goodness for sites like this one keeping us inforned!
Customary/tribal law is recognised by numerous developing countries and can be used in a courtroom. However, if it comes into direct conflict with the written law, it must take second place.
I recall a case in PNG about 30 years ago when two tribes that had been fighting made peace by exchanging young women as brides for warriors of the other tribe. The District Court wore it but the highest court in the land did not, and declared the traditional dispute settlement involving the exchange of women to be illegal.
Heck, I was hoping we could trade Debbie P for someone half decent, maybe we still can with a good negotiator ...
Is wanganui the new gore? What on earth is wrong with people?
"Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of 2023 Census data breach".
Of course they did. The crime syndicate looks after its own eh.
Re 22nd .Appropriate and prophetic though it is, if the hideous symbolism of the tino rangatiritanga flag were better publicised, tolerance of it would be hugely reduced. Black surfing in on the back of white over a sea of blood
Re the whitewash of the waitangi tribunal, you only have to look up te pati maori's facebook page to see how far the hatred against caucasion people has been spead. The comments on this article include vile racist comments about " pakeha" as a general population and some calling for a civil war agsinst the colonists. . These brainless comments are from people who have no perception that everyone is an individual or that colour is not an indication of character.
Said it before and will say it again - restore sedition to the Crimes Act (and back date it!)
23rd. Re the Wairarapa coast, seems judges have done what judges do; ensured scope for extensive ongong legal activity for the profession.
In Wanganui I wonder how many citizens and councillors grasp that co governance is effectively maori control. How many are familiar with the Tupuna Maunga Authority in Auckalnd or the Auckland Regional Parks management plan? One thing is certain; operating costs will increase.
I bet the PM (and his bodyguard) are overjoyed that not wanted at the Maori National Iwi Chairs Forum. A lot of tedious travel, utterly predictable and insulting speeches, and show off te reo avoided. Although like me he possibly misses the anticipation of a possible comic Mihaka style whakapohane.
"Judge grants Māori six more customary marine titles as Govt second guesses its coastline reform."
The Corporate apartheid agenda marches to the beat of its own drum. Pity we have to fund it, but we don't seem to have a say in it.
I think all the political leaders should go to waitangi. You don't hide from bullies, you turn up.and you face them.
The controlling maori half of the Tupuna Maunga Authority and its mana whenua manipulators are doubtless rejoicing at another opportunity to gain mana by ordering the public about. It is ironic that the TMA stripped the exotic trees and shrubs from the hilltops and surrounds, vast sums have been spent on replanting, much of which initially died in drought years. Stock grazing kept grass level low and at low fire risk at minimal cost. It will be interesting to see who does the restoration.Will it be maori contractors?
Waitangi day commemorates the signing of the Treaty. It should not be primarily a celebration of the maori achievement of re interpretation. Maori should celebrate the effective end of the Musket Wars. It is unfortunate that other ethnic groups are generally too involved in life to spend hours and hours defending and advocating for application of the Treaty as its original intent in original or directly equivalent circumstances. Not having the equivalent of state subsidised Insurrection Coordination Centres (marae) is a handicap to coordination by non maori. .
We do have a say but the pointy headed manager is not listening.
So there are Maori ways of doing health and safety - who knew? And seems they’ve enjoyed multi millions in tax payer funded support from ACC since around 2020 - less surprise there! I’m starting to resent paying tax. This feels like theft.
Jones has to keep in with his maori side, although it is a very expensive exercise.. He cannot rely on fluent te reo, puzzling metaphor and 19th century biblical rhetoric alone. But $20 million for an insurgency coordination centre encampment is very generous. The contribution to society of these maori villages is questionable. In one of the previous handouts at least one marae spent the money on...carvings!! The greater marae encampments must be counter to the spirit at least of many planning rules. Individuals are effectively provided with facilities which other racial groups have to provide for themselves. Facilitating villages where maori can retreat from the risk of work is not, apart from the isolation of haka practice, beneficial to them or society.
Peters need not worry about the persona of mountains not increasing the material wealth of tangible maori individuals. The human representatives of the human mountain will ensure much public money is directed to associated maori who are in many eyes, only too tangible.
What are winston and luxon playimg at?
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