Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 26, 2024 3:37:50 GMT 12
FERRIS FAZED BY PARLIAMENT MONOCULTURE
Māori Party MP Tākuta Ferris says parliament’s monocultural bias needs a cultural shake up.
He says since being elected to represent Te Tai Tonga he’s been frustrated by how Māori culture and norms are treated, despite Te Tiriti o Waitangi being a foundational document.
“There are two sovereign parties to every treaty yet us – te iwi Māori – who are the principal ones, we are not mentioned or recognised anywhere in that House. And if nothing else e hoa that’s the message I’ll be barreling down these fullas’ ears for the next three years.” Mr Ferris says.....
waateanews.com/2024/03/25/ferris-fazed-by-parliament-monoculture/
Māori Party MP Tākuta Ferris says parliament’s monocultural bias needs a cultural shake up.
He says since being elected to represent Te Tai Tonga he’s been frustrated by how Māori culture and norms are treated, despite Te Tiriti o Waitangi being a foundational document.
“There are two sovereign parties to every treaty yet us – te iwi Māori – who are the principal ones, we are not mentioned or recognised anywhere in that House. And if nothing else e hoa that’s the message I’ll be barreling down these fullas’ ears for the next three years.” Mr Ferris says.....
waateanews.com/2024/03/25/ferris-fazed-by-parliament-monoculture/