Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 8, 2017 16:39:50 GMT 12
PM PROMISES MĀORI RELATIONS RE-SET
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern used a visit to Rotorua to spell out what her focus would be for Government, listing confidence, strength, collaboration and something she said had been missing - kindness.
She also promised a new beginning for Crown and iwi relations with Kelvin Davis taking on the new role of Crown/Maori Relations Minister.
"How do we work in partnership beyond the Treaty negotiation process? Us being here is an acknowledgement that Labour holds all the Māori seats, but with that privilege comes huge responsibility," she said.
Ardern also promised a Government that would be accountable to Māori.
"No-one will hold us to account more than our Māori caucus."....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/99682109/pm-promises-mori-relations-reset
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern used a visit to Rotorua to spell out what her focus would be for Government, listing confidence, strength, collaboration and something she said had been missing - kindness.
She also promised a new beginning for Crown and iwi relations with Kelvin Davis taking on the new role of Crown/Maori Relations Minister.
"How do we work in partnership beyond the Treaty negotiation process? Us being here is an acknowledgement that Labour holds all the Māori seats, but with that privilege comes huge responsibility," she said.
Ardern also promised a Government that would be accountable to Māori.
"No-one will hold us to account more than our Māori caucus."....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/99682109/pm-promises-mori-relations-reset
