Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 14, 2016 16:13:32 GMT 12
MĀORI PARTY OPPOSE PLACING AT RISK KIDS OUTSIDE WHĀNAU
The Māori Party is opposing the government's latest Child Youth and Family legislation, saying it will be detrimental to Māori.
Māori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell said that change would make lives for tamariki worse, and it was disappointing his party had to vote against the bill.
"A child loses that connection with family and whakapapa if they are placed outside of the cultural realm," he said.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/320342/maori-party-oppose-placing-at-risk-kids-outside-whanau
The Māori Party is opposing the government's latest Child Youth and Family legislation, saying it will be detrimental to Māori.
Māori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell said that change would make lives for tamariki worse, and it was disappointing his party had to vote against the bill.
"A child loses that connection with family and whakapapa if they are placed outside of the cultural realm," he said.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/320342/maori-party-oppose-placing-at-risk-kids-outside-whanau