Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 20, 2022 4:24:30 GMT 12
FORMER MP DOVER SAMUELS TAKES HAT FIGHT FROM PARLIAMENT TO THE BANK
Samuels, of Ngāpuhi, fought successfully to wear the pōtae in the House of Parliament and says as a kaumātua, elder, not being to wear it to the bank, which he'd been visiting for over 25 years, was discrimination.
"[Samuels] said they did not ask him his kaumātua status, which he believes means it is respectful to wear a hat. It is commonly seen around marae, kuia and wearing scarves too.
"Most kaumātua in my area always wear the pōtae. It acknowledges their kaumātuatanga and status in Māoridom, and so I respect that.
"People need to be safe to speak their language, adorn their cultural dress and wear what is correct for their culture.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-mp-dover-samuels-takes-hat-fight-from-parliament-to-the-bank/QXNPPBR6KYA5MV2W3PFKYBZJAM/
Samuels, of Ngāpuhi, fought successfully to wear the pōtae in the House of Parliament and says as a kaumātua, elder, not being to wear it to the bank, which he'd been visiting for over 25 years, was discrimination.
"[Samuels] said they did not ask him his kaumātua status, which he believes means it is respectful to wear a hat. It is commonly seen around marae, kuia and wearing scarves too.
"Most kaumātua in my area always wear the pōtae. It acknowledges their kaumātuatanga and status in Māoridom, and so I respect that.
"People need to be safe to speak their language, adorn their cultural dress and wear what is correct for their culture.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-mp-dover-samuels-takes-hat-fight-from-parliament-to-the-bank/QXNPPBR6KYA5MV2W3PFKYBZJAM/