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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 3, 2016 16:21:42 GMT 12
Waitangi change a 'slap in the face' for Key - HarawiraJohn Key will attend Waitangi but Hone Harawira says the protocol for the Prime Minister at Te Tii Marae this year is a slap in the face. Mr Key will be welcome to speak at Waitangi, but any political speech would take place at forum tent away from Te Tii Marae building, said an elder at Waitangi, Rihari Dargaville. Mr Harawira, facilitator of the political forum venue, told Morning Report Ngāpuhi was sending a clear signal to Mr Key. "It's definitely a slap in the face for the prime minister and big ups to Ngāpuhi for sending a clear message that they don't accept that he can refuse to consult with Māori, refuse to negotiate with Māori, refuse to brief Māori, refuse to let any Māori even see the TPPA and think that he can just swan on to the marae at Waitangi and promote the TPPA. "I think it's the best interests in of the whole of Ngāpuhi and Māoridom that the signal has been sent to the Prime Minister in this way." Mr Dargaville said there would be more protesters this year than ever before - with a group of 15,000 people opposing the signing of the TPP expected from Auckland….. www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/295597/waitangi-change-a-'slap-in-the-face'-for-key-harawira
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