Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 5, 2016 5:48:01 GMT 12
Weekend Sun / Sunlive (Tauranga) 5/2/16
YET ANOTHER 'POLITICAL PROMISE'
Labour leader Andrew Little, has announced a multi-billion dollar ‘three years free tertiary studies' for all Kiwis. Yet another ‘off the shelf' political promise.
Better that he, as a hopeful government leader, set up a Royal Commission to research and promote the true history of the first cultures to reach NZ. This task is now made very easy by the internationally accepted method of DNA testing.
The facts are out there, and they are not what has been taught through the education system over the past 40 years.
We have thousands of new entrants into the education system at this time and they will all be taught the untruthful history that Polynesian Maori were the first inhabitants of NZ.
M J A,
Tauranga
ISLAND DEBACLE: ‘TRIBAL INTERESTS'
Matakana Island Panepane Point's (200 hectares) debacle has nothing to do with cultural significance, or grievance claims, merely tribal interests yen to own land! Only on tribal radar in 2012 and was never on Waitangi claim's shopping list.
Presumably, Panepane Point has Local Authority Reserve status that benefits all Kiwis, not just vested tribal interests whose agenda is control of both sides of Tauranga Harbour entrance, which is certainly not in the long term public interest.
Transfer of this land is a farce, and while on the subject, there is no reason to think this strategic land will not be required for Port of Tauranga purposes in the future.
Every Western Bay citizen should be appalled and outraged, and must remain vigilant with a view to opposing these land grabs and always questioning why the public don't get any say from the outset.
The public excluded council meeting on December 17, 2015, was a no-no. Western Bay of Plenty District Council must be held accountable for its actions because not being transparent, accountable or honest about these matters.
Full historical details of the the Panepane Point purchase circa 1923 must be published by council.
R P,
Tauranga
SEPARATE GROUPS, SEPARATE RIGHTS'
There is much speculation about the future status of our country's freshwater. There is also much to be concerned with on the proposed changes to the Resource Management Act. This has been clarified by Winston Peter's state-of-the-nation speech last week.
Under the new bill, every council in NZ will be required by law to involve iwi authorities in participating in the creation of policy plans – which also includes water management plans.
Mr Peters confirmed that the tribes ultimately want ownership of all Crown-owned river and lake beds and the water column contained within. They will own all the freshwater in our country and they will sell it back to us for a profit – hence their demand for a fund of $1 billion to include economic mechanisms!
Maori have been working on this race-based legislation since 2007 and are proceeding cautiously so as not to awaken us from our slumber.
The most enlightening statement of all from Mr Peters is this comment: “The proposed changes to the RMA are a signal flare to the entire country that this is taking us down the track of separatism. We are no longer one people. We are moving towards two separate groups with separate rights. “The Treaty is being used to expand the separate rights of Maori.”
I find this extremely sad!
R B
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Times 5/2/16
SPECIAL RIGHTS?
Which article of the Treaty of Waitangi promised Maori subsequent rights of consultation above those afforded all other subjects of the Crown?
In matters of local, regional or national decision-making, why should they receive preferment over the RSA, Rotary, the NZRU, or similar communityminded groups?
Surely the lawfully elected members of the particular bodies can make decisions for the the whole community in a truly democratic manner.
Let those who wish to advance the opinions of a particular group stand for election in the normal way.
In writing to “Grey Power”, to allay fears that the National Government were considering giving some control of the Nation’s water to Maori, Simon Bridges ignores the fact that though our hair may be grey, most of us do not lack the wit to view all politicians’ words with the cynicism they deserve and the mention of iwi involvement by National causes many of us grave concern. (Abridged)
B J
Omokoroa
Wanganui Chronicle 5/2/16
INDEPENDENCE
It's about time Waitangi Day as a holiday was scrapped. Both sides no longer honour the treaty; we are no longer one nation, one people. When Britain obtained sovereignty over all the land, politicians want us separated.
Our government will allow the Maori sovereignty flag to fly on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and our district council will probably also fly the sovereignty flag on the council building, both breaking the intent of the treaty. And now we have Waitangi Day being mondayised, which makes a farce of the whole thing.
We do have an independence day, which we should be celebrating on May 3. It's the day New Zealand became an independent British Colony, when we came under one flag, irrespective of race, colour or creed.
I B
Wanganui
Northland Age 4/2/16
OUT OF ORDER
I feel Winston Peters' new term, 'brownmail' describing the influence of the Maori Party over National can also be used at a local level.
In the Far North we are currently pandering to two locals whose activist title appears to give them some sort of freedom to act outside of the laws that apply to the rest of us. Selwyn Clark had his pension suspended because the law says you lose your benefits if you dont go to court as requested, end of story. If Mr Clark chooses not to go to court that's his decision, but he needs to accept there will consequences. How can he expect the overall governing system which provides his benefits to ignore rules within other parts of the same system?
Mr Clarke was in the Army, and he would know that big organisations only function through everyone following the same set of rules. There's talk his pension will be reinstated without him going to court, which I personally consider a poor decision for our country as a whole.
The identity of the man who released his dog to attack a small terrier called Jack, and whose owner was injured trying to rescue her dog is common knowledge. Jack had got on to his property, and his actions were well out of order. If neighbours are too scared to speak up about the man, fair enough. But the FNDC not taking any action is pathetic, and needs to be explained by them.
R S
Waipapakauri
YET ANOTHER 'POLITICAL PROMISE'
Labour leader Andrew Little, has announced a multi-billion dollar ‘three years free tertiary studies' for all Kiwis. Yet another ‘off the shelf' political promise.
Better that he, as a hopeful government leader, set up a Royal Commission to research and promote the true history of the first cultures to reach NZ. This task is now made very easy by the internationally accepted method of DNA testing.
The facts are out there, and they are not what has been taught through the education system over the past 40 years.
We have thousands of new entrants into the education system at this time and they will all be taught the untruthful history that Polynesian Maori were the first inhabitants of NZ.
M J A,
Tauranga
ISLAND DEBACLE: ‘TRIBAL INTERESTS'
Matakana Island Panepane Point's (200 hectares) debacle has nothing to do with cultural significance, or grievance claims, merely tribal interests yen to own land! Only on tribal radar in 2012 and was never on Waitangi claim's shopping list.
Presumably, Panepane Point has Local Authority Reserve status that benefits all Kiwis, not just vested tribal interests whose agenda is control of both sides of Tauranga Harbour entrance, which is certainly not in the long term public interest.
Transfer of this land is a farce, and while on the subject, there is no reason to think this strategic land will not be required for Port of Tauranga purposes in the future.
Every Western Bay citizen should be appalled and outraged, and must remain vigilant with a view to opposing these land grabs and always questioning why the public don't get any say from the outset.
The public excluded council meeting on December 17, 2015, was a no-no. Western Bay of Plenty District Council must be held accountable for its actions because not being transparent, accountable or honest about these matters.
Full historical details of the the Panepane Point purchase circa 1923 must be published by council.
R P,
Tauranga
SEPARATE GROUPS, SEPARATE RIGHTS'
There is much speculation about the future status of our country's freshwater. There is also much to be concerned with on the proposed changes to the Resource Management Act. This has been clarified by Winston Peter's state-of-the-nation speech last week.
Under the new bill, every council in NZ will be required by law to involve iwi authorities in participating in the creation of policy plans – which also includes water management plans.
Mr Peters confirmed that the tribes ultimately want ownership of all Crown-owned river and lake beds and the water column contained within. They will own all the freshwater in our country and they will sell it back to us for a profit – hence their demand for a fund of $1 billion to include economic mechanisms!
Maori have been working on this race-based legislation since 2007 and are proceeding cautiously so as not to awaken us from our slumber.
The most enlightening statement of all from Mr Peters is this comment: “The proposed changes to the RMA are a signal flare to the entire country that this is taking us down the track of separatism. We are no longer one people. We are moving towards two separate groups with separate rights. “The Treaty is being used to expand the separate rights of Maori.”
I find this extremely sad!
R B
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Times 5/2/16
SPECIAL RIGHTS?
Which article of the Treaty of Waitangi promised Maori subsequent rights of consultation above those afforded all other subjects of the Crown?
In matters of local, regional or national decision-making, why should they receive preferment over the RSA, Rotary, the NZRU, or similar communityminded groups?
Surely the lawfully elected members of the particular bodies can make decisions for the the whole community in a truly democratic manner.
Let those who wish to advance the opinions of a particular group stand for election in the normal way.
In writing to “Grey Power”, to allay fears that the National Government were considering giving some control of the Nation’s water to Maori, Simon Bridges ignores the fact that though our hair may be grey, most of us do not lack the wit to view all politicians’ words with the cynicism they deserve and the mention of iwi involvement by National causes many of us grave concern. (Abridged)
B J
Omokoroa
Wanganui Chronicle 5/2/16
INDEPENDENCE
It's about time Waitangi Day as a holiday was scrapped. Both sides no longer honour the treaty; we are no longer one nation, one people. When Britain obtained sovereignty over all the land, politicians want us separated.
Our government will allow the Maori sovereignty flag to fly on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and our district council will probably also fly the sovereignty flag on the council building, both breaking the intent of the treaty. And now we have Waitangi Day being mondayised, which makes a farce of the whole thing.
We do have an independence day, which we should be celebrating on May 3. It's the day New Zealand became an independent British Colony, when we came under one flag, irrespective of race, colour or creed.
I B
Wanganui
Northland Age 4/2/16
OUT OF ORDER
I feel Winston Peters' new term, 'brownmail' describing the influence of the Maori Party over National can also be used at a local level.
In the Far North we are currently pandering to two locals whose activist title appears to give them some sort of freedom to act outside of the laws that apply to the rest of us. Selwyn Clark had his pension suspended because the law says you lose your benefits if you dont go to court as requested, end of story. If Mr Clark chooses not to go to court that's his decision, but he needs to accept there will consequences. How can he expect the overall governing system which provides his benefits to ignore rules within other parts of the same system?
Mr Clarke was in the Army, and he would know that big organisations only function through everyone following the same set of rules. There's talk his pension will be reinstated without him going to court, which I personally consider a poor decision for our country as a whole.
The identity of the man who released his dog to attack a small terrier called Jack, and whose owner was injured trying to rescue her dog is common knowledge. Jack had got on to his property, and his actions were well out of order. If neighbours are too scared to speak up about the man, fair enough. But the FNDC not taking any action is pathetic, and needs to be explained by them.
R S
Waipapakauri