Turia wants Maori roll open to Pasifika
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says it's time to open up Maori political seats to Pacific islanders.
Mrs Turia says Maori, Pacific Islanders and Asians will make up almost 40 per cent of the population by the year 2050, and deserve better political representation.
She says she has been approached on numerous occasions by Polynesians wanting to enroll in the Maori electorates.
The Te Tai Hauauru MP says the issue deserves consideration.
“We are a Pacific people, our closest relatives are the people of the Pacific, but we have always been divided politically because the Maori roll doesn’t allow for Pacific people to enroll on it. I think that is worthy of thought,” Mrs Turia says.
PRIME MINISTER SAYS KEY NOT UP TO SPEED
The prime minister says the new leader of the National Party is not up to speed on Maori issues.
Helen Clark says John Key was vague when answering questions about the future of the Maori seats, Te Puni Kokiri and Maori Television during an interview on TVNZ's Marae programme last weekend.
The prime minister says his views mirror that of his predecessor.
“Mr Key has exactly the same views as Dr Brash on the issues. When he’s asked what’s wrong with the Orewa speech, he says nothing wrong with the substance, it’s the way it was said. Well come on. The substance, as we know is to play a race card in politics, and Maori were very very hurt by that,” Clark says.
MAORI SHUT OUT FROM WANGANUI REBRAND
Wangaunui based pro maori advocate, Ken Mair, says Maori are being left out of the process of rebranding the district.
He says his Ngati Tuera and Ngati Hinearo people are outraged that photos of Maori land are being used in the promotion without the consent of the owners.
The Wanganui District Council says there was no intention to exclude anyone from the process.
Mr Mair says it is imperative that Maori have input into decisions that will impact their communities, and the lack of consultation is another example of local authorities disregarding Maori views.
“In this case of course they’ve just taken photos of our land. We haven’t had any input, and this branding’s meant to be about inclusiveness etc and of course we’ve been sidelined and marginalized in this whole process,” Mr Mair says.
He says the hapu have offered to hold discussions with council to work through the issues.
MATHS RULES OUT TURIA COUP ATTEMPT
The co-leader of the Maori Party says a coup like that taking place in Fiji, would not happen here, because Maori don't have the numbers.
Tariana Turia says while the western view may be that Fiji has descended into a state of anarchy, she says it is a stance of self determination by indigenous Fijians.
Mrs Turia says the Pacific nation is within its rights to request no interference from outside nations.
She says unlike what is occurring in Fiji, Maori are effecting change through increased political power.
“Here in Aotearoa, we simply don’t have the numbers. There have been attempts to stand up for our rangatiratanga and those have been thwarted every inch of the day. However, we are a growing nation, and as we grown I am sure we as tangata whenua will want what is best for this country if there should ever come a time where we have sufficient political power,” Mrs Turia says.
ORATORY CELEBRATED AT TAMAKI COMPS
Maori have always valued those with oratory skills, and a gathering in Auckland today aimed to foster those skills, without the pressure of competition.
Tino Rangatiratanga o nga Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tamaki Makaurau, involves seven Maori immersion schools from the Auckland region, and offers encouraging support, as students practice the art of speechmaking and waiata.
Charles Ngarama Matua, who helped organise the event, says it is one of the few events for kura kaupapa kids that is non competitive, with the focus on unity, or kotahitanga.
He says it's important tamariki develop confidence, by learning how to speak and perform to an audience made up of their peers.
“Maori need to come together in Tamaki Makaurau, because they’re so far away from their roots hau kainga, and the need to come together and feel Maori. We do that by arranging this kaupapa and celebrating sovereignty, tino rangatiratanga as Maori kura withng a sort of mainstream environment,” Matua says.
HAPU FOCUS FOR SPORTING PRIDE
Young Maori are preferring to repreprent their hapu, rather than towns and cities.
That's according to Gerard Ngawati, who helped organise the national Maori touch tournament held at Hopuhopu in the Waikato over the weekend.
He says there are increasing numbers of young teams entering the nationals, many formed as a result of connections made at kura kaupapa.
Mr Ngawati says the players use te roo maori constantly, and he's also noted more opting to represent their tribal areas rather than where they live.
“Maori who live in the towns like Auckland are starting to go back and play for their hapu or their iwi. We’re seeing less of teams coming from the likes of Counties Manuaku and Tamaki Makaurau, so players are deciding to go and play for their iwi instead,” Ngawati says.
HENARE NOT UP TO SPEAKING POST
The Prime Minister doesn't rate one half of the two MP's chosen to represent National on maori affairs.
John Key the newly appointed national leader is splitting the portfolio between Georgina Te Heu Heu, and Tau Henare.
Helen Clarke says she doesn't expect Henare, a former New Zealand First and Mauri Pacific MP, to have much impact.
“I didn't think he made much of a contribution his first time in parliament, and really this time it’s hard to see what he’s done other than hurl insults. That to me doesn’t to me make for a substantial or big contribution to public life,” Ms Clark says.
Mrs Turia says Maori, Pacific Islanders and Asians will make up almost 40 per cent of the population by the year 2050, and deserve better political representation.
She says she has been approached on numerous occasions by Polynesians wanting to enroll in the Maori electorates.
The Te Tai Hauauru MP says the issue deserves consideration.
“We are a Pacific people, our closest relatives are the people of the Pacific, but we have always been divided politically because the Maori roll doesn’t allow for Pacific people to enroll on it. I think that is worthy of thought,” Mrs Turia says.
PRIME MINISTER SAYS KEY NOT UP TO SPEED
The prime minister says the new leader of the National Party is not up to speed on Maori issues.
Helen Clark says John Key was vague when answering questions about the future of the Maori seats, Te Puni Kokiri and Maori Television during an interview on TVNZ's Marae programme last weekend.
The prime minister says his views mirror that of his predecessor.
“Mr Key has exactly the same views as Dr Brash on the issues. When he’s asked what’s wrong with the Orewa speech, he says nothing wrong with the substance, it’s the way it was said. Well come on. The substance, as we know is to play a race card in politics, and Maori were very very hurt by that,” Clark says.
MAORI SHUT OUT FROM WANGANUI REBRAND
Wangaunui based pro maori advocate, Ken Mair, says Maori are being left out of the process of rebranding the district.
He says his Ngati Tuera and Ngati Hinearo people are outraged that photos of Maori land are being used in the promotion without the consent of the owners.
The Wanganui District Council says there was no intention to exclude anyone from the process.
Mr Mair says it is imperative that Maori have input into decisions that will impact their communities, and the lack of consultation is another example of local authorities disregarding Maori views.
“In this case of course they’ve just taken photos of our land. We haven’t had any input, and this branding’s meant to be about inclusiveness etc and of course we’ve been sidelined and marginalized in this whole process,” Mr Mair says.
He says the hapu have offered to hold discussions with council to work through the issues.
MATHS RULES OUT TURIA COUP ATTEMPT
The co-leader of the Maori Party says a coup like that taking place in Fiji, would not happen here, because Maori don't have the numbers.
Tariana Turia says while the western view may be that Fiji has descended into a state of anarchy, she says it is a stance of self determination by indigenous Fijians.
Mrs Turia says the Pacific nation is within its rights to request no interference from outside nations.
She says unlike what is occurring in Fiji, Maori are effecting change through increased political power.
“Here in Aotearoa, we simply don’t have the numbers. There have been attempts to stand up for our rangatiratanga and those have been thwarted every inch of the day. However, we are a growing nation, and as we grown I am sure we as tangata whenua will want what is best for this country if there should ever come a time where we have sufficient political power,” Mrs Turia says.
ORATORY CELEBRATED AT TAMAKI COMPS
Maori have always valued those with oratory skills, and a gathering in Auckland today aimed to foster those skills, without the pressure of competition.
Tino Rangatiratanga o nga Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tamaki Makaurau, involves seven Maori immersion schools from the Auckland region, and offers encouraging support, as students practice the art of speechmaking and waiata.
Charles Ngarama Matua, who helped organise the event, says it is one of the few events for kura kaupapa kids that is non competitive, with the focus on unity, or kotahitanga.
He says it's important tamariki develop confidence, by learning how to speak and perform to an audience made up of their peers.
“Maori need to come together in Tamaki Makaurau, because they’re so far away from their roots hau kainga, and the need to come together and feel Maori. We do that by arranging this kaupapa and celebrating sovereignty, tino rangatiratanga as Maori kura withng a sort of mainstream environment,” Matua says.
HAPU FOCUS FOR SPORTING PRIDE
Young Maori are preferring to repreprent their hapu, rather than towns and cities.
That's according to Gerard Ngawati, who helped organise the national Maori touch tournament held at Hopuhopu in the Waikato over the weekend.
He says there are increasing numbers of young teams entering the nationals, many formed as a result of connections made at kura kaupapa.
Mr Ngawati says the players use te roo maori constantly, and he's also noted more opting to represent their tribal areas rather than where they live.
“Maori who live in the towns like Auckland are starting to go back and play for their hapu or their iwi. We’re seeing less of teams coming from the likes of Counties Manuaku and Tamaki Makaurau, so players are deciding to go and play for their iwi instead,” Ngawati says.
HENARE NOT UP TO SPEAKING POST
The Prime Minister doesn't rate one half of the two MP's chosen to represent National on maori affairs.
John Key the newly appointed national leader is splitting the portfolio between Georgina Te Heu Heu, and Tau Henare.
Helen Clarke says she doesn't expect Henare, a former New Zealand First and Mauri Pacific MP, to have much impact.
“I didn't think he made much of a contribution his first time in parliament, and really this time it’s hard to see what he’s done other than hurl insults. That to me doesn’t to me make for a substantial or big contribution to public life,” Ms Clark says.
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