Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 20, 2016 18:51:46 GMT 12
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATORS BILL PATRONISES MAORI
Maori are being given full control over the names of wines and spirits, says New Zealand First.
“This is utter lunacy. It is race-based decision making that could inhibit New Zealand producers’ ability to use their preferred branding,” says Primary Industries Spokesperson Richard Prosser.
“Maori are being handed special rights under new legislation that will allow them to object to proposed names associated with geographical features.
“New Zealand First decided to vote against the Geographical Indicators (Wine and Spirits) Amendment Bill because of this clause which required a newly set up Registrar of Geographical Indicators to consult a Maori advisory committee over wine and spirit labels that might cause offence.
“It is separatist and divisive, it is insultingly patronising and paternalistic to Maori and is a backward step in terms of race relations especially in terms of one law for all in New Zealand......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1611/S00299/geographical-indicators-bill-patronises-maori.htm
Maori are being given full control over the names of wines and spirits, says New Zealand First.
“This is utter lunacy. It is race-based decision making that could inhibit New Zealand producers’ ability to use their preferred branding,” says Primary Industries Spokesperson Richard Prosser.
“Maori are being handed special rights under new legislation that will allow them to object to proposed names associated with geographical features.
“New Zealand First decided to vote against the Geographical Indicators (Wine and Spirits) Amendment Bill because of this clause which required a newly set up Registrar of Geographical Indicators to consult a Maori advisory committee over wine and spirit labels that might cause offence.
“It is separatist and divisive, it is insultingly patronising and paternalistic to Maori and is a backward step in terms of race relations especially in terms of one law for all in New Zealand......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1611/S00299/geographical-indicators-bill-patronises-maori.htm