Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 18, 2019 16:13:23 GMT 12
FACE TO FACE FOON’S WAY
“We need to call out racism, we need to eradicate racism. Hence my “E” plan — Educate, Expose, Empower and Eradicate Racism.”
Mr Foon also wants another statutory holiday in New Zealand.
“I’m keen on a paid day to commemorate the government invasion on iwi taking most of their land, commonly known as the New Zealand wars.
“Iwi and hapu had 100 percent, now they only have 4 percent.
“This will mean we will have two days which are New Zealand-owned — Waitangi Day and the New Zealand Wars.”
Mr Foon also wanted to acknowledge Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement about teaching New Zealand history in schools.......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/4331944-135/face-to-face-foons-way
“We need to call out racism, we need to eradicate racism. Hence my “E” plan — Educate, Expose, Empower and Eradicate Racism.”
Mr Foon also wants another statutory holiday in New Zealand.
“I’m keen on a paid day to commemorate the government invasion on iwi taking most of their land, commonly known as the New Zealand wars.
“Iwi and hapu had 100 percent, now they only have 4 percent.
“This will mean we will have two days which are New Zealand-owned — Waitangi Day and the New Zealand Wars.”
Mr Foon also wanted to acknowledge Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement about teaching New Zealand history in schools.......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/4331944-135/face-to-face-foons-way