Maori-National liaison not a winner
Labour list MP Shane Jones says Maori have nothing to gain from a liaison between the Maori Party and National.
Mr Jones says while new leader John Key and his deputy Bill English may present a more friendly face to Maori than Don Brash, National has always taken a narrow view of Maori issues.
He says the Maori Party seems to be reaching out to the new leadership,
“I think the Maori Party is quickly turning into the brown wing of the National Party. They I think are naively wandering into territory which will actually see Maori committed to National Party policies and I am surprised that the Maori Party, without even understanding the extent of those policies, is cosying up to them,” Mr Jones says.
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says Mr Jones hasn't got enough to do, so he spends his time dreaming up Labour spin lines about the Maori Party..
NO SMOKE BEST PRESENT TO COME DOWN SANTA’S CHIMNEY
If Maori parents want to give their children a Christmas present with a difference, they should quit smoking.
That's the message from Maori Smokefree Coalition chairperson Shane Bradbrook to the more than 47 per cent of Maori adults who smoke.
New research from Norway says there is no significant difference in the death rates of smokers who cut down and those who smoke 15 or more cigarettes a day.
Mr Bradbrook says the study shows Maori smokers who just cut down are fooling themselves.
“When you get such a comprehensive finding that says cutting down doesn’t work, then there is only one pathway and that is to quit. Probably as we are getting towards Christmas, it’s probably a great Christmas present for yourself and for the Maori community to make that step towards totally quitting,” Mr Bradbrook says.
INVERCARGILL NIXES MAORI-WHALER VILLAGE CONCEPT
Invercargill City Council has refused consent for a replica Maori village and whaling station on the Southland coast.
Whalers Bay director Pera Davies says the decision spells the end for his dream of a tourism venture on his Omaui property.
Mr Davies says he had the support of the Awarua Runaka, but a Maori consultant hired by the council objected to outsiders telling the stories of local ancestors.
He will still build a village and whaling station for educational purposes.
“I've had a pretty good go at this and I’m pushing boundaries as well and basically I’m going to read their decision and carry on. I can’t run it as a commercial but it’s my dream and it’s something I want to do and I’m going to do it,” Mr Davies says.
He says the Omaui project has so far taken seven years and cost him $180,000.
AIR NEW ZEALAND KORU ACTION LUDICROUS
A lawyer for WAI 262 Maori intellectual property rights claimants says Air New Zealand has no right to threaten its unions over use of the Koru symbol.
The airline has told the has threatened the Service and Food Workers Union, which represents ground staff, that stickers protesting cuts in job conditions make unauthorised use of the airline's symbol.
Maui Solomon says the company hasn't got a leg to stand on.
“Air New Zealand claiming exclusive rights over the koru is ludicrous. It’s clearly the name and the design are based on traditional Maori imagery, so it’s ironic now that Air New Zealand would be asserting exclusive copyright against their own unions,” Mr Solomon says.
He says some years ago WAI 262 claimants forced Air New Zealand to rip up carpets in its lounges because it was not appropriate to walk on the koru.
MARK CLAIMS MAORI SUPPORT FOR CRIMINALISING CHILDREN
New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark says he's picking up widespread Maori support for lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12.
Mr Mark says his Young Offenders Bill needs to be part of a range of measures to address rising levels of youth crime.
He says while his bill may have a disproportionate impact on young Maori, their elders may say that's a good thing.
“You know the funny thing is Maori are the first people and particularly conservative and traditional Maori, and you don’t have to move far among the communities if you go back home to find people who totally agree. In fact Maori would say stick them in the army to develop their self esteem, and you would see a difference in Maori youth across the board,” Mr Mark says.
He says the courts are too lenient on young offenders, and a clear message needs to be sent that society will no longer tolerate their constant lawbreaking.
HAPU READIES FOR FUTURE WHALE STRANDINGS
A Northland hapu is back in the whaling business.
This time it won't be capturing the giant mammals but disposing of them.
Patuharakeke spokesperson Dave Milner says the beaching this month of 70 pilot whales south of Whangarei was a reminder strandings are a regular part of life on northern coasts.
He says a tribal wananga identified the need to collect resources to respond to the next incident.
Mr Milner says Patuharakeke has bought flensing knives, barriers to isolate contaminated areas, rubber gloves and protective gear, shovels, trailers, and other gear.
“Ngati Wai as the iwi have the mandate and the protocols and the permits and the resources to manage that kind of thing, so we’ve picked up on everything they’ve taught us through the wananga to be ready for the next whale stranding. Hopefully that won’t be for quite some time,” Mr Milner says.
A rahui has been imposed banning the taking of kaimoana from the stranding site until next Wednesday.
Mr Jones says while new leader John Key and his deputy Bill English may present a more friendly face to Maori than Don Brash, National has always taken a narrow view of Maori issues.
He says the Maori Party seems to be reaching out to the new leadership,
“I think the Maori Party is quickly turning into the brown wing of the National Party. They I think are naively wandering into territory which will actually see Maori committed to National Party policies and I am surprised that the Maori Party, without even understanding the extent of those policies, is cosying up to them,” Mr Jones says.
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says Mr Jones hasn't got enough to do, so he spends his time dreaming up Labour spin lines about the Maori Party..
NO SMOKE BEST PRESENT TO COME DOWN SANTA’S CHIMNEY
If Maori parents want to give their children a Christmas present with a difference, they should quit smoking.
That's the message from Maori Smokefree Coalition chairperson Shane Bradbrook to the more than 47 per cent of Maori adults who smoke.
New research from Norway says there is no significant difference in the death rates of smokers who cut down and those who smoke 15 or more cigarettes a day.
Mr Bradbrook says the study shows Maori smokers who just cut down are fooling themselves.
“When you get such a comprehensive finding that says cutting down doesn’t work, then there is only one pathway and that is to quit. Probably as we are getting towards Christmas, it’s probably a great Christmas present for yourself and for the Maori community to make that step towards totally quitting,” Mr Bradbrook says.
INVERCARGILL NIXES MAORI-WHALER VILLAGE CONCEPT
Invercargill City Council has refused consent for a replica Maori village and whaling station on the Southland coast.
Whalers Bay director Pera Davies says the decision spells the end for his dream of a tourism venture on his Omaui property.
Mr Davies says he had the support of the Awarua Runaka, but a Maori consultant hired by the council objected to outsiders telling the stories of local ancestors.
He will still build a village and whaling station for educational purposes.
“I've had a pretty good go at this and I’m pushing boundaries as well and basically I’m going to read their decision and carry on. I can’t run it as a commercial but it’s my dream and it’s something I want to do and I’m going to do it,” Mr Davies says.
He says the Omaui project has so far taken seven years and cost him $180,000.
AIR NEW ZEALAND KORU ACTION LUDICROUS
A lawyer for WAI 262 Maori intellectual property rights claimants says Air New Zealand has no right to threaten its unions over use of the Koru symbol.
The airline has told the has threatened the Service and Food Workers Union, which represents ground staff, that stickers protesting cuts in job conditions make unauthorised use of the airline's symbol.
Maui Solomon says the company hasn't got a leg to stand on.
“Air New Zealand claiming exclusive rights over the koru is ludicrous. It’s clearly the name and the design are based on traditional Maori imagery, so it’s ironic now that Air New Zealand would be asserting exclusive copyright against their own unions,” Mr Solomon says.
He says some years ago WAI 262 claimants forced Air New Zealand to rip up carpets in its lounges because it was not appropriate to walk on the koru.
MARK CLAIMS MAORI SUPPORT FOR CRIMINALISING CHILDREN
New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark says he's picking up widespread Maori support for lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12.
Mr Mark says his Young Offenders Bill needs to be part of a range of measures to address rising levels of youth crime.
He says while his bill may have a disproportionate impact on young Maori, their elders may say that's a good thing.
“You know the funny thing is Maori are the first people and particularly conservative and traditional Maori, and you don’t have to move far among the communities if you go back home to find people who totally agree. In fact Maori would say stick them in the army to develop their self esteem, and you would see a difference in Maori youth across the board,” Mr Mark says.
He says the courts are too lenient on young offenders, and a clear message needs to be sent that society will no longer tolerate their constant lawbreaking.
HAPU READIES FOR FUTURE WHALE STRANDINGS
A Northland hapu is back in the whaling business.
This time it won't be capturing the giant mammals but disposing of them.
Patuharakeke spokesperson Dave Milner says the beaching this month of 70 pilot whales south of Whangarei was a reminder strandings are a regular part of life on northern coasts.
He says a tribal wananga identified the need to collect resources to respond to the next incident.
Mr Milner says Patuharakeke has bought flensing knives, barriers to isolate contaminated areas, rubber gloves and protective gear, shovels, trailers, and other gear.
“Ngati Wai as the iwi have the mandate and the protocols and the permits and the resources to manage that kind of thing, so we’ve picked up on everything they’ve taught us through the wananga to be ready for the next whale stranding. Hopefully that won’t be for quite some time,” Mr Milner says.
A rahui has been imposed banning the taking of kaimoana from the stranding site until next Wednesday.
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