Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 13, 2019 4:56:24 GMT 12
Bay of Plenty Times 13/3/19
SOVEREIGNTY
I have noticed a new word in recent writings about the Treaty of Waitangi. That is -sovereignty" in relation to Maori assets.
The Treaty is clear. in my view, that the sovereignty of New Zealand was vested to the British Crown, that Maori could continue ownership of their possessions and that any sale of land must be through the Crown. Further, that Maori became British subjects.
Many books and articles have been written on the Treaty over the years with a number of different views and emphases.
There can only be one sovereignty, and that is to the British Crown, coupled with the general understanding that we are one people.
There has been recent talk about renewing the teaching of New Zealand history in schools.
We were taught it in the 1950s, and I am not sure what has happened since
I have no problem with whatever the current teaching is being upgraded but it will be a shambles if it is not full and comprehensive.
There's a fair chance it will end up being very divisive, which is okay, provided we also look forward as a nation. (Abridged)
BILL CAPAMAGIAN Tauranga
NZ Herald 13/3/19
MAORI IN SCHOOLS
On Thursday night we attended a public meeting at Auckland Cathedral about the Tomorrow’s Schools review, anticipating an information-giving evening with robust debate. Instead, we had two hugely experienced Task Force members pitted against an educational economist and a retired Act politician, Richard Prebble. We were appalled by Mr Prebble’s address.
Most offensive was his statement that Maori and Pasifika students are responsible for New Zealand’s low standing in international comparisons, and therefore should be removed from the regular state education system. The applause in support was deeply troubling.
We would hope that the majority of New Zealanders would be as dismayed as we were, and share our hope for an inclusive and equitable public education system where all our children can flourish.
MARIANNE AND TERRY KAYES, Mount Eden.
sites.google.com/site/kiwifrontline/letters-submitted-to-newspapers
SOVEREIGNTY
I have noticed a new word in recent writings about the Treaty of Waitangi. That is -sovereignty" in relation to Maori assets.
The Treaty is clear. in my view, that the sovereignty of New Zealand was vested to the British Crown, that Maori could continue ownership of their possessions and that any sale of land must be through the Crown. Further, that Maori became British subjects.
Many books and articles have been written on the Treaty over the years with a number of different views and emphases.
There can only be one sovereignty, and that is to the British Crown, coupled with the general understanding that we are one people.
There has been recent talk about renewing the teaching of New Zealand history in schools.
We were taught it in the 1950s, and I am not sure what has happened since
I have no problem with whatever the current teaching is being upgraded but it will be a shambles if it is not full and comprehensive.
There's a fair chance it will end up being very divisive, which is okay, provided we also look forward as a nation. (Abridged)
BILL CAPAMAGIAN Tauranga
NZ Herald 13/3/19
MAORI IN SCHOOLS
On Thursday night we attended a public meeting at Auckland Cathedral about the Tomorrow’s Schools review, anticipating an information-giving evening with robust debate. Instead, we had two hugely experienced Task Force members pitted against an educational economist and a retired Act politician, Richard Prebble. We were appalled by Mr Prebble’s address.
Most offensive was his statement that Maori and Pasifika students are responsible for New Zealand’s low standing in international comparisons, and therefore should be removed from the regular state education system. The applause in support was deeply troubling.
We would hope that the majority of New Zealanders would be as dismayed as we were, and share our hope for an inclusive and equitable public education system where all our children can flourish.
MARIANNE AND TERRY KAYES, Mount Eden.
sites.google.com/site/kiwifrontline/letters-submitted-to-newspapers