Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 6, 2023 6:17:19 GMT 12
MĀORI KING SHUNNED AT CORONATION OPENER IN LONDON
Things got off to a bad start from the beginning with Goff taking the podium to greet the crowd and welcome all those in the meeting space.
Goff started with the Prime Minister and Governor General, eventually, with his backside towards the King, he acknowledged the monarch.
The approach was greeted by puzzled faces before Goff went on to make a clumsy reference about how few people in the crowd had seen a coronation, to illustrate the significance of the proceedings involving King Charles III.
That was when Kīngitanga spokesman got up and interjected.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/maori-king-shunned-at-coronation-opener-in-london/WXVZIA3H65FSFF76RHWBCLRBSI/
More here > High Commissioner to the UK Phil Goff offends Māori King with coronation comments, forgotten karakia
www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/489302/high-commissioner-to-the-uk-phil-goff-offends-maori-king-with-coronation-comments-forgotten-karakia
Things got off to a bad start from the beginning with Goff taking the podium to greet the crowd and welcome all those in the meeting space.
Goff started with the Prime Minister and Governor General, eventually, with his backside towards the King, he acknowledged the monarch.
The approach was greeted by puzzled faces before Goff went on to make a clumsy reference about how few people in the crowd had seen a coronation, to illustrate the significance of the proceedings involving King Charles III.
That was when Kīngitanga spokesman got up and interjected.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/maori-king-shunned-at-coronation-opener-in-london/WXVZIA3H65FSFF76RHWBCLRBSI/
More here > High Commissioner to the UK Phil Goff offends Māori King with coronation comments, forgotten karakia
www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/489302/high-commissioner-to-the-uk-phil-goff-offends-maori-king-with-coronation-comments-forgotten-karakia