Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 31, 2021 2:23:11 GMT 12
NZ GG STAYING TRUE TO MAORI ROOTS, VALUES
She also pledged to support New Zealanders to reckon with their past and further embrace the country's Maori origins - inclusive of the bloody wars between indigenous and settlers, and the land confiscation that followed.
"I've been gratified to see New Zealand's increasing desire to engage fully and honestly with our history, notably through annual commemorations to mark the New Zealand Wars," she said.
"It's a joy to see so many New Zealanders eager to learn the language, as it is by far the best portal to an understanding of te ao Maori (the Maori world) and I will continue to be its champion."
In an interview with AAP, Dame Cindy said she would unapologetically pursue a greater understanding and acceptance of Maori values among all Kiwis.
"We have to reconcile ourselves to the fact that we have a history. We are Maori. We are Tangata Whenua (people of the land). And in order to move forward we have to have a respectful relationship with the treaty," she said........
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7490731/nz-gg-staying-true-to-maori-roots-values/
She also pledged to support New Zealanders to reckon with their past and further embrace the country's Maori origins - inclusive of the bloody wars between indigenous and settlers, and the land confiscation that followed.
"I've been gratified to see New Zealand's increasing desire to engage fully and honestly with our history, notably through annual commemorations to mark the New Zealand Wars," she said.
"It's a joy to see so many New Zealanders eager to learn the language, as it is by far the best portal to an understanding of te ao Maori (the Maori world) and I will continue to be its champion."
In an interview with AAP, Dame Cindy said she would unapologetically pursue a greater understanding and acceptance of Maori values among all Kiwis.
"We have to reconcile ourselves to the fact that we have a history. We are Maori. We are Tangata Whenua (people of the land). And in order to move forward we have to have a respectful relationship with the treaty," she said........
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7490731/nz-gg-staying-true-to-maori-roots-values/