Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 16, 2024 5:55:10 GMT 12
TREATY SURVEY CRITICISM ‘WILFUL IGNORANCE’
The survey of councillors is part of an audit which aims to ascertain whether the council, in accordance with the Treaty, operates in a manner consistent with its partnership with mana whenua and practises bicultural approaches within its organisation.
Cr Michael Laws said the council audit showed "a complete misunderstanding of history, the law and the Treaty itself" because the Treaty was signed with the Crown, which meant the Otago Regional Council was not a partner.
The council had bigger priorities and the audit was a "waste of time and resource", he said....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/treaty-survey-criticism-%E2%80%98wilful-ignorance%E2%80%99
The survey of councillors is part of an audit which aims to ascertain whether the council, in accordance with the Treaty, operates in a manner consistent with its partnership with mana whenua and practises bicultural approaches within its organisation.
Cr Michael Laws said the council audit showed "a complete misunderstanding of history, the law and the Treaty itself" because the Treaty was signed with the Crown, which meant the Otago Regional Council was not a partner.
The council had bigger priorities and the audit was a "waste of time and resource", he said....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/treaty-survey-criticism-%E2%80%98wilful-ignorance%E2%80%99