Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 30, 2019 17:14:46 GMT 12
IHUMĀTAO: WINSTON PETERS SAYS MANA WHENUA VIEWS WILL BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has weighed in to the dispute at Ihumātao, saying mana whenua would be the one group the Government would take seriously, and accusing occupiers of bad faith.
Peters also left open the option of the Government purchasing the disputed land, putting him at odds with other Government ministers.
"We're going to look at these issues, we're going to look at Māori tikanga, Māori culture, and Māori lore with regards to land ownership," he said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/114595464/ihumtao-winston-peters-says-mana-whenua-views-will-be-taken-seriously
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has weighed in to the dispute at Ihumātao, saying mana whenua would be the one group the Government would take seriously, and accusing occupiers of bad faith.
Peters also left open the option of the Government purchasing the disputed land, putting him at odds with other Government ministers.
"We're going to look at these issues, we're going to look at Māori tikanga, Māori culture, and Māori lore with regards to land ownership," he said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/114595464/ihumtao-winston-peters-says-mana-whenua-views-will-be-taken-seriously