Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 20, 2017 16:24:17 GMT 12
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER: NZ’S SECOND CHANCE FOR MĀORI
And in keeping with the outspoken tone of his address, Becroft also offered an interesting framework for a future New Zealand:
“I often thought if a visitor from Mars came to New Zealand and looked at our care and protection system [for children], they would say there’s no sign of intelligent life on Earth - because it is a Pākeha system with Māori add-ons, sadly for a clientele - 63 per cent - who are Māori.
“Surely, we should have a Māori system with some clip-ons who are Pākeha?”
“This [new legislation] provides the basis for it.”.....
www.newsroom.co.nz/2017/11/19/61887/childrens-commissioner-nzs-second-chance-for-mori
And in keeping with the outspoken tone of his address, Becroft also offered an interesting framework for a future New Zealand:
“I often thought if a visitor from Mars came to New Zealand and looked at our care and protection system [for children], they would say there’s no sign of intelligent life on Earth - because it is a Pākeha system with Māori add-ons, sadly for a clientele - 63 per cent - who are Māori.
“Surely, we should have a Māori system with some clip-ons who are Pākeha?”
“This [new legislation] provides the basis for it.”.....
www.newsroom.co.nz/2017/11/19/61887/childrens-commissioner-nzs-second-chance-for-mori
