Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 20, 2021 2:21:19 GMT 12
ALLIANCE OF IWI AND MĀORI REPRESENTATIVES REJECTS GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSED TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM
Now an alliance of iwi/Māori representatives, including representatives of urban and rural Māori, as well as rangatahi, hapū and iwi, health professionals, business organizations and respected legacy group Te Rōpū Wahine Māori Toko I Te Ora (Māori Women’s Welfare League) and the NZ Māori Council have discussed the framework.
“After taking a stance on the government’s traffic light model, a strong joint statement was presented to the Crown last night to make it absolutely clear that we reject the traffic light framework,” said Mike Smith, co-chair of the Pandemic Response Group, which represents the National Representing Iwi chairs......
1seo.info/covid-19-alliance-of-iwi-and-maori-representatives-rejects-governments-proposed-traffic-light-system/
NORTHLAND IWI CHECKPOINTS MOVING FURTHER SOUTH AS AUCKLAND CASES SURGE
Northland iwi checkpoints will be set up south of Whangārei – the southernmost they've been – amid concerns of surging Covid-19 in Auckland.
Tai Tokerau Border Control (TBC) has been talking to hapu south of Whangārei to look at the possibility of setting up patrols in the Waipu area, Rueben Taipari told Stuff.
Taonui said police should work with iwi checkpoints, so that in the event of a “runway” border breach, there would be more capacity on a wider geographic area.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/126725996/covid19-northland-iwi-checkpoints-moving-further-south-as-auckland-cases-surge
TE MĀTĀWAKA: GREENS CALL FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO LISTEN TO MĀORI HEALTH EXPERTS
“A Te Tiriti-led response to COVID-19 needs to recognise the importance of Māori-led strategies for Māori. Māori leadership is imperative, and we need to listen to Māori health experts and representatives who have recommended sticking to the elimination strategy at least until we have achieved a 95 percent vaccination for Māori.
“The Government confirmed today that it will make another announcement later this week about how it will support an increase in Māori vaccinations.
“Te Mātāwaka is calling for an urgent increase in funding support for Māori and Pasifika health providers.....
www.greens.org.nz/te_m_t_waka_greens_call_for_the_government_to_listen_to_m_ori_health_experts
Now an alliance of iwi/Māori representatives, including representatives of urban and rural Māori, as well as rangatahi, hapū and iwi, health professionals, business organizations and respected legacy group Te Rōpū Wahine Māori Toko I Te Ora (Māori Women’s Welfare League) and the NZ Māori Council have discussed the framework.
“After taking a stance on the government’s traffic light model, a strong joint statement was presented to the Crown last night to make it absolutely clear that we reject the traffic light framework,” said Mike Smith, co-chair of the Pandemic Response Group, which represents the National Representing Iwi chairs......
1seo.info/covid-19-alliance-of-iwi-and-maori-representatives-rejects-governments-proposed-traffic-light-system/
NORTHLAND IWI CHECKPOINTS MOVING FURTHER SOUTH AS AUCKLAND CASES SURGE
Northland iwi checkpoints will be set up south of Whangārei – the southernmost they've been – amid concerns of surging Covid-19 in Auckland.
Tai Tokerau Border Control (TBC) has been talking to hapu south of Whangārei to look at the possibility of setting up patrols in the Waipu area, Rueben Taipari told Stuff.
Taonui said police should work with iwi checkpoints, so that in the event of a “runway” border breach, there would be more capacity on a wider geographic area.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/126725996/covid19-northland-iwi-checkpoints-moving-further-south-as-auckland-cases-surge
TE MĀTĀWAKA: GREENS CALL FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO LISTEN TO MĀORI HEALTH EXPERTS
“A Te Tiriti-led response to COVID-19 needs to recognise the importance of Māori-led strategies for Māori. Māori leadership is imperative, and we need to listen to Māori health experts and representatives who have recommended sticking to the elimination strategy at least until we have achieved a 95 percent vaccination for Māori.
“The Government confirmed today that it will make another announcement later this week about how it will support an increase in Māori vaccinations.
“Te Mātāwaka is calling for an urgent increase in funding support for Māori and Pasifika health providers.....
www.greens.org.nz/te_m_t_waka_greens_call_for_the_government_to_listen_to_m_ori_health_experts