Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 16, 2023 4:30:01 GMT 12
'NO FUTURE HERE', CALLS FOR PĀKAITORE STATUE TO GO
The monument in question is Aotearoa’s first war memorial. Unveiled in September 1865, it was dedicated to kūpapa Māori - those seen as loyal to the Crown. The statue reads:
“To the memory of those brave men who fell at Moutoa 14 May 1864 in defence of law and order against fanaticism and barbarianism. The monument is erected by the Province of Wellington.”
Manuel describes the monument as “hurtful” and feels concerned about the message it sends to Māori children.....
www.teaomaori.news/no-future-here-calls-pakaitore-statue-go
The monument in question is Aotearoa’s first war memorial. Unveiled in September 1865, it was dedicated to kūpapa Māori - those seen as loyal to the Crown. The statue reads:
“To the memory of those brave men who fell at Moutoa 14 May 1864 in defence of law and order against fanaticism and barbarianism. The monument is erected by the Province of Wellington.”
Manuel describes the monument as “hurtful” and feels concerned about the message it sends to Māori children.....
www.teaomaori.news/no-future-here-calls-pakaitore-statue-go