Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 2, 2019 16:49:18 GMT 12
NELSON SANTA PARADE TRUST STEPS DOWN AFTER MĀORI SANTA CONTROVERSY
A new organiser is being sought for the Nelson Santa parade after organisers quit following the Māori Santa backlash.
Councillor Brian McGurk asked if the Santa Parade Trust's decision to stop operating the Santa Parade was a "fallout from the incidents last year."
Noonan, who is chair of the committee, said councillors could "come to that conclusion".....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/115419644/nelson-santa-parade-trust-steps-down-after-mori-santa-controversy
A new organiser is being sought for the Nelson Santa parade after organisers quit following the Māori Santa backlash.
Councillor Brian McGurk asked if the Santa Parade Trust's decision to stop operating the Santa Parade was a "fallout from the incidents last year."
Noonan, who is chair of the committee, said councillors could "come to that conclusion".....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/115419644/nelson-santa-parade-trust-steps-down-after-mori-santa-controversy