Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 4, 2021 2:41:22 GMT 12
TIME IS RIGHT FOR CITY CONVERSATION ON CULTURE – COUNCIL
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate says the time is right to have a broad community conversation about the role of Maori and Maori heritage and culture in the city’s future.
A Maori strategy was first initiated under former Mayor Andrew King and has been refined under Mayor Southgate who wants Hamilton to be one of the most culturally rich cities in New Zealand.
"What is good for Maori is good for all of us and there are some really exciting opportunities we could be looking at. For example, what can we do in partnership with iwi to stimulate and support Maori tourism? How can we work together to better celebrate and showcase Maori art?" says Mayor Southgate......
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Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate says the time is right to have a broad community conversation about the role of Maori and Maori heritage and culture in the city’s future.
A Maori strategy was first initiated under former Mayor Andrew King and has been refined under Mayor Southgate who wants Hamilton to be one of the most culturally rich cities in New Zealand.
"What is good for Maori is good for all of us and there are some really exciting opportunities we could be looking at. For example, what can we do in partnership with iwi to stimulate and support Maori tourism? How can we work together to better celebrate and showcase Maori art?" says Mayor Southgate......
www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/381170