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AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY MĀORI AND PASIFIKA AREA: EDUCATION MINISTER ERICA STANFORD DISAGREES WITH DEPUTY PM WINSTON PETERS' STANCE
The Education Minister says she doesn't believe a designated area for Māori and Pasifika students at Auckland University is segregation.
Stanford said she didn't agree with Seymour and Peters that the areas are akin to racial segregation, adding they have existed for decades.
"Those spaces have always been there, they were there when I was there, and I am not sure that is racial segregation because I have been in those spaces myself back in the day. They were there 30 years ago......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/03/auckland-university-m-ori-and-pasifika-area-education-minister-erica-stanford-disagrees-with-deputy-pm-winston-peters-stance.html
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND STANDS BY DESIGNATED MĀORI AND PACIFIC SPACES AMID BACKLASH
The University of Auckland has stood by its decision to have designated areas for Māori and Pasifika after intense backlash.
A University of Auckland spokeswoman said they were proud of the support they provide their students and the spaces would not be taken away.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/university-of-auckland-stands-by-designated-maori-and-pacific-spaces-amid-backlash/L6BBRE7DINFMXEVUUI5EUCKLH4/
PM CHRISTOPHER LUXON SAYS DESIGNATED AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY AREAS FOR MĀORI/PASIFIKA STUDENTS ‘HIGHLY DISAPPOINTING’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is “highly disappointed” to see universities offering designated areas for Māori and Pasifika students.
He was also questioned on Māori wards and maintained his position that they were not something he wanted as a part of his government......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/pm-christopher-luxon-set-to-speak-to-media-amid-hamilton-visit/BPGEJYXPVJF2LDPFNKVAEUXPUE/
The Education Minister says she doesn't believe a designated area for Māori and Pasifika students at Auckland University is segregation.
Stanford said she didn't agree with Seymour and Peters that the areas are akin to racial segregation, adding they have existed for decades.
"Those spaces have always been there, they were there when I was there, and I am not sure that is racial segregation because I have been in those spaces myself back in the day. They were there 30 years ago......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/03/auckland-university-m-ori-and-pasifika-area-education-minister-erica-stanford-disagrees-with-deputy-pm-winston-peters-stance.html
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND STANDS BY DESIGNATED MĀORI AND PACIFIC SPACES AMID BACKLASH
The University of Auckland has stood by its decision to have designated areas for Māori and Pasifika after intense backlash.
A University of Auckland spokeswoman said they were proud of the support they provide their students and the spaces would not be taken away.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/university-of-auckland-stands-by-designated-maori-and-pacific-spaces-amid-backlash/L6BBRE7DINFMXEVUUI5EUCKLH4/
PM CHRISTOPHER LUXON SAYS DESIGNATED AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY AREAS FOR MĀORI/PASIFIKA STUDENTS ‘HIGHLY DISAPPOINTING’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is “highly disappointed” to see universities offering designated areas for Māori and Pasifika students.
He was also questioned on Māori wards and maintained his position that they were not something he wanted as a part of his government......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/pm-christopher-luxon-set-to-speak-to-media-amid-hamilton-visit/BPGEJYXPVJF2LDPFNKVAEUXPUE/