Roger Childs: The Post, not impressive

I regard Hobson’s Pledge as a repulsive organization. Matthew Hooton, The Post, Friday October 2

Stuff

The Post’s editorial last Friday showed Stuff at its worse. The previous day it had printed a full page advertisement from Hobson’s Pledge which was basically a cartoon wondering why Labour leader Chris Hipkins doesn’t rule out the racist Maori Party as a possible partner in a Labour-led coalition should they be able to form a government after the election. Editor Hooton conceded that the advert did not breach the law or advertising standards so Stuff decided to run it.

Mike Butler: Voters still don't want Maori wards

Twenty-four of the 42 councils that were required to hold a referendum on Maori wards voted them out while the remaining 18 voted to keep them.

A total of 45 councils had imposed Maori wards after the Ardern government outlawed council votes on the issue in 2021.

One council, Kaipara, voted to disestablish its Maori ward when enabled to do so last year when the right to vote on the issue was restored.

David Farrar: TPM’s abuse machine

Radio NZ reports:

A West Auckland lawn mower says he’s received death threats after a Facebook post from Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere accused him of vandalising election hoardings.

Emerald Lawns operator Steve Howley told RNZ he didn’t go to work on Thursday because he was fearful of being attacked.

Matua Kahurangi: Hobson's Pledge billboard image......

Aukaha News and Ellen Tamati embarrass themselves over legally used stock photo by Hobson's Pledge

In the latest instalment of people outraged by things they clearly don’t understand, Aukaha News and a woman named Ellen Tamati have launched a social media tantrum over a billboard image used by Hobson’s Pledge in one of their campaign against Māori Wards.

Ele Ludemann: Free speech loss

Stuff refused to publish this advertisement from Hobson’s Pledge:

David Farrar: Industry bodies should not compel Treaty worship

Hobson’s Pledge report:

Janet is a dedicated real estate agent with more than 30 years experience, but the Real Estate Authority is threatening to cancel her licence for five years. Why? Because Janet is taking a principled stance in refusing to complete an online training course instructing real estate agents on te reo Māori, tikanga, and the Treaty of Waitangi.