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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 27, 2019 5:27:35 GMT 12
Sydney Herald 26/1/19 NZ LEADS THE WAY Having just returned from the Bay of Islands in New Zealand and visiting the Waitangi Treaty grounds, I couldn't help but reflect on the huge differences between the assimilation of Maoris and Aborigines into their respective countries. While both countries' national day is a source of controversy and tension, there the resemblance ends. All throughout our travels I was struck by the acceptance and integration of Maoris into the New Zealand way of life. In the NZ parliament there are 29 Maori members out of a total 120 and the party leaders or deputy leaders are Maori except for one. Treaty settlements have ensured large sums of money have been used to generate significant wealth resulting in considerable economic and political and cultural integration of the Maori population. We need to look to our eastern neighbour to learn from what is probably the best example in the world of mixed race relationships. - ELIZABETH MAHER, Bangor sites.google.com/site/kiwifrontline/letters-submitted-to-newspapers
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