2 x Articles - TAMAKI POLITICAL RETURN, Popata Race Relation

[Kiwi Frontline]

BRIAN TAMAKI SIGNALS POLITICAL RETURN: 'THERE'S A NEW BREED OF MĀORI RISING UP'

Bishop Brian Tamaki has signalled a political return ahead of a Waitangi Day sermon in which he warned change was coming and how he was the "field n*****" who was going to bring it.

Speaking at Ti Tii Marae at Waitangi, Tamaki said the Destiny Church-linked Tu Tangata Man Up programme could have a future in politics.

"I think there's a better way. Who knows what the future holds.".....

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[Kiwi Frontline]

ACTIVIST WHO GRABBED JOHN KEY IS NOW AN ADVISOR ON RACE RELATIONS

The man who once manhandled John Key at Waitangi is now an adviser to the Government on Crown Māori relations.

Wikatana Popata, 29, and his older brother John were convicted in 2009 of assaulting Key, who they held responsible for the loss of Māori land and foreshore.

Popata said he was asked by Māori Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis to become part of the advisory group after attending a hui in Kaitaia.

"We as Māori have got to remember that this Crown, they were once the enemy.".....

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