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Local Authorities Urged ‘Not To Wait’ For Education On Māori Wards
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 8:44 am | Veronica Tawhai
Following the passage of the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act on March 1st, a growing number of local authorities are opting to establish Māori wards for the 2022 local authority elections. Late last week the Manawatu ... More >>
Election & Maori Still Experiencing Second Class Citizenship
Friday, 22 September 2017, 1:51 pm | Veronica Tawhai
Whatever the results of the election this weekend, all New Zealanders should be concerned at the withholding of democracy for Maori electors and what the longer-term implications of this might be for Aotearoa New Zealand, argues a Maori politics and policy lecturer ... More >>
Electoral Commission Undermining of Maori Rights
Saturday, 16 September 2017, 8:13 pm | Veronica Tawhai
MEDIA RELEASE Saturday 16th September 2017 For immediate release Electoral Commission Undermining of Maori Rights – Complaints Nationwide Only a week into early voting, complaints have been laid with the Electoral Commission about misinformation being ... More >>
Treaty Education a Path to Greater Harmony, Urges Educator
Saturday, 20 October 2012, 7:50 pm | Veronica Tawhai
MEDIA RELEASE Saturday 20th October 2012 For immediate release Treaty Education a Path to Greater Harmony, Urges Educator Strengthening Treaty of Waitangi education in our schools can provide a path to greater inter-ethnic and religious harmony in ... More >>
Brash Grossly Misinterprets Treaty, Says Expert
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 10:19 am | Veronica Tawhai
Brash Grossly Misinterprets Treaty, Says Expert The claim by former leader of the National party and new leader of the Act Party Don Brash that the Treaty of Waitangi demands “one law for all” in New Zealand is a misinterpretation of the Treaty, ... More >>