Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 2, 2019 8:01:54 GMT 12
DEMOCRACY ACTION JULY 2019 NEWSLETTER
Do you remember back in 2013, when the government of the day undertook a constitutional review? This review featured the role of the Treaty of Waitangi, and Maori representation in Parliament and local government. Feedback from around the country was such that the Review Panel concluded there was no widespread support for constitutional change, and recommended that any significant steps in the constitutional journey be taken following appropriate public participation and deliberation. However, both local and central governments are disregarding this recommendation – the silent majority has become the irrelevant majority.
Many Treaty of Waitangi settlements over the last 10 years have included highly undemocratic co-governance provisions. This major constitutional change is happening without the consent of the public - there is not even the opportunity to voice our opposition before these arrangements are forced upon us. The Government sells the concept as a way of balancing iwi interests with that of other citizens. But in practise it is Maori interests that take primacy, and the wishes of all ‘others’ are regarded as of no consequence. The Tupuna Maunga Authority is a case in point. Please see below a startling account of just how disrespectful this co-governance body has become towards the wider community.
The Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill is another example of both the introduction of significant constitutional change through the back door, and the undermining of the national values of equality and fairness. See below for details. Please make a submission – the deadline is 11th July.
Other suggested actions you can take include:.....
Continue reading the Newsletter here > www.democracyaction.org.nz/july_2019
Do you remember back in 2013, when the government of the day undertook a constitutional review? This review featured the role of the Treaty of Waitangi, and Maori representation in Parliament and local government. Feedback from around the country was such that the Review Panel concluded there was no widespread support for constitutional change, and recommended that any significant steps in the constitutional journey be taken following appropriate public participation and deliberation. However, both local and central governments are disregarding this recommendation – the silent majority has become the irrelevant majority.
Many Treaty of Waitangi settlements over the last 10 years have included highly undemocratic co-governance provisions. This major constitutional change is happening without the consent of the public - there is not even the opportunity to voice our opposition before these arrangements are forced upon us. The Government sells the concept as a way of balancing iwi interests with that of other citizens. But in practise it is Maori interests that take primacy, and the wishes of all ‘others’ are regarded as of no consequence. The Tupuna Maunga Authority is a case in point. Please see below a startling account of just how disrespectful this co-governance body has become towards the wider community.
The Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill is another example of both the introduction of significant constitutional change through the back door, and the undermining of the national values of equality and fairness. See below for details. Please make a submission – the deadline is 11th July.
Other suggested actions you can take include:.....
Continue reading the Newsletter here > www.democracyaction.org.nz/july_2019