Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 3, 2020 3:19:47 GMT 12
RECORD NUMBER OF MĀORI IN CABINET: 'WE SHOULD BE PROUD OF THAT' – PM JACINDA ARDERN
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her Cabinet is one with both merit and talent which also happens to be incredibly diverse.
The five new Māori ministers means Māori make up 25 per cent of Cabinet.
"I think as a country we should be proud of that," Ardern said.
Davis said the five Māori ministers around the Cabinet table is likely the highest proportion in New Zealand's history.
"Māoridom has been wanting representation for 160 years – this Government has the interest of Māoridom at his heart.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/record-number-of-maori-in-cabinet-we-should-be-proud-of-that-pm-jacinda-ardern/LC33JIAEQVNZQR4ZQ764PVSRXM/
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her Cabinet is one with both merit and talent which also happens to be incredibly diverse.
The five new Māori ministers means Māori make up 25 per cent of Cabinet.
"I think as a country we should be proud of that," Ardern said.
Davis said the five Māori ministers around the Cabinet table is likely the highest proportion in New Zealand's history.
"Māoridom has been wanting representation for 160 years – this Government has the interest of Māoridom at his heart.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/record-number-of-maori-in-cabinet-we-should-be-proud-of-that-pm-jacinda-ardern/LC33JIAEQVNZQR4ZQ764PVSRXM/