According to the Prime Minister, yesterday’s hikoi up Queen St was the wrong forum to push for Maori representation on the Auckland Council. To a degree, he may be right. The protest has made it more difficult for the Government to accommodate the marchers’ concerns without appearing to have backed down. But from other angles, [...]
Archive for May, 2009
31 May
Proud to be Maori
Proud to be Maori
By WILLIE JACKSON – Opinion
Last updated 05:00 29/05/2009
“I’m just so proud to be Maori, papa!”
That’s what young Lewin Husband said to his dad, Radio Waatea host Dale, in an interview on the hikoi last Monday.
It was a heartfelt statement that probably summed up the feelings of most of the those on [...]
25 May
Enough is enough. The government’s insistence on forcing change in Auckland’s governance is bullying.
OPINION Enough is enough. The government’s insistence on forcing change in Auckland’s governance is bullying.
There is no evidence Aucklanders want it, and plenty that they don’t.
By DAVID KEMEYS – Auckland
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From: http://www.stuff.co.nz/opinion/2437926/Who-stole-our-voice#share
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide should remember he is in Parliament because his electorate can double-dip and ensure a partner [...]
25 May
Key dismisses hikoi
From: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2437819/Key-dismisses-hikoi
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LATEST A hikoi against the proposed Auckland Supercity is unlikely to make a difference, is premature and the wrong forum to raise concerns, Prime Minister John Key says.
The hikoi was sparked over the dumping of the Maori seats from the Auckland super city proposal – in contrast to a [...]
23 May
Pacific Caucus at the UN calls on Indigenous Peoples Forum to support Super City Maori seats
The Pacific Caucus at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues called on the Forum to support Maori aspirations over the proposed Auckland super-city.
On behalf of the caucus Catherine Davis of Te Rarawa said
” The Pacific Caucus asks the Permanent Forum to invite the New Zealand Government to implement the recommendation of the Crown-appointed [...]
22 May
Interviews
Listen to Friday May 22, 1pm-3pm for live interviews and talkback on RadioLive: http://www.radiolive.co.nz/AudioArchive/AudioOnDemand/tabid/344/Default.aspx
21 May
Hikoi T-Shirts now available
You can order a limited edition Hikoi T-Shirt to wear on 25 May and afterwards promoting the kaupapa.
Click here to see the designs and contact details for orders.
19 May
Let National know Iwi Have Influence… May/June public meetings
The National Party is holding a series of public meetings to gauge public opinion on the super city proposal and how they are handling the process.
This is another opportunity to tell MPs to support recommendations for Maori Seats on the Super City council.
Details:
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, 18 May, 7.00pm, Ellerslie War Memorial [...]
