Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 30, 2016 5:46:37 GMT 12
The Northern Advocate 30/5/16
ONE PEOPLE
It is saddening to observe how patronising some NZers have become towards part-Maori people.
In their view Pakeha (any non-Maori) can stand on their own two feet but Maori need continual help from those who “oppressed” them.
It would be understandable if the “natives” were impoverished and denied privileges because of their race, but that is the exact opposite of the existing situation.
Midway through the last century the last full-blooded Maori died and at that point in time the Maori race ceased to exist as a distinct entity.
All of those remaining were now of mixed heritage; Maori blood combined with Pakeha.
All were now descendants of both Treaty signatories; every Maori had become a Maori/ Pakeha; all were now one people.
The Treaty of Waitangi had run its course.
There are no oppressed indigenous people in NZ, just those of mixed heritage who have chosen a particular lifestyle.
Any consideration that partMaori deserve special privileges is based upon a lie that has arisen simply because a few of mixed race accept one side of their heritage while denying the other.
Bloodlines are unchangeable realities, but cultural practices are a matter of choice.
The Treaty of Waitangi was an important part of NZ’s history but is now obsolete and should be consigned to the archives where it belongs.
We can prosper and succeed as a united people.
The alternative is apartheid — the road that leads back to the dark ages of ignorance and tribalism.
M M
Kaipara
Christchurch Press 30/5/16
NGAI TAHU SHOULD HELP
It is upsetting to see the number of homeless families as we approach winter. It was heartening to see a marae and volunteers working hard to provide for warm shelter for a blessed few. I can't help wondering why help doesn't come from Ngai Tahu, which has huge investments in commercial property and other areas. Isn't the money they received meant to be for their people?
B T
Woodend
ONE PEOPLE
It is saddening to observe how patronising some NZers have become towards part-Maori people.
In their view Pakeha (any non-Maori) can stand on their own two feet but Maori need continual help from those who “oppressed” them.
It would be understandable if the “natives” were impoverished and denied privileges because of their race, but that is the exact opposite of the existing situation.
Midway through the last century the last full-blooded Maori died and at that point in time the Maori race ceased to exist as a distinct entity.
All of those remaining were now of mixed heritage; Maori blood combined with Pakeha.
All were now descendants of both Treaty signatories; every Maori had become a Maori/ Pakeha; all were now one people.
The Treaty of Waitangi had run its course.
There are no oppressed indigenous people in NZ, just those of mixed heritage who have chosen a particular lifestyle.
Any consideration that partMaori deserve special privileges is based upon a lie that has arisen simply because a few of mixed race accept one side of their heritage while denying the other.
Bloodlines are unchangeable realities, but cultural practices are a matter of choice.
The Treaty of Waitangi was an important part of NZ’s history but is now obsolete and should be consigned to the archives where it belongs.
We can prosper and succeed as a united people.
The alternative is apartheid — the road that leads back to the dark ages of ignorance and tribalism.
M M
Kaipara
Christchurch Press 30/5/16
NGAI TAHU SHOULD HELP
It is upsetting to see the number of homeless families as we approach winter. It was heartening to see a marae and volunteers working hard to provide for warm shelter for a blessed few. I can't help wondering why help doesn't come from Ngai Tahu, which has huge investments in commercial property and other areas. Isn't the money they received meant to be for their people?
B T
Woodend