Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 19, 2018 16:24:19 GMT 12
TIKANGA ON THE TABLE AS WAITANGI PREPARES FOR JACINDA ARDERN’S VISIT
Jacinda Ardern's speaking rights and where she'll be seated during the formal ceremony at Waitangi is being discussed today.
Misunderstanding of tikanga for women leaders has caused controversy in the past, with Helen Clark reduced to tears in 1998.
However, a spokesperson for the marae says it is important the timing is correct and that any tapu is removed before she speaks.
In some iwi, women traditionally sit behind male speakers during formal welcomes, which historically offered better protection for the child bearers of the tribe......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2018/01/tikanga-on-the-table-as-waitangi-prepares-for-jacinda-ardern-s-visit.html
Jacinda Ardern's speaking rights and where she'll be seated during the formal ceremony at Waitangi is being discussed today.
Misunderstanding of tikanga for women leaders has caused controversy in the past, with Helen Clark reduced to tears in 1998.
However, a spokesperson for the marae says it is important the timing is correct and that any tapu is removed before she speaks.
In some iwi, women traditionally sit behind male speakers during formal welcomes, which historically offered better protection for the child bearers of the tribe......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2018/01/tikanga-on-the-table-as-waitangi-prepares-for-jacinda-ardern-s-visit.html
