Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 26, 2018 4:04:08 GMT 12
TIKANGA?
I have to say I was disturbed to see at the powhiri for Barack Obama, our PM Jacinda Adern sitting in the 2nd row, that is, not sitting in the front row as would befit her status.
While I respect the right of iwi to organise events how they like on marae, Government House Grounds is not a marae, it belongs to all the people of New Zealand, and New Zealand has striven for equal rights and the same rights for men and women.
It may be customary for Maori, but I don't think this tikanga is so set in cement that it could not be varied for someone with this status. I bet it was at some points in the past for powerful Maori women.
By S C
I have to say I was disturbed to see at the powhiri for Barack Obama, our PM Jacinda Adern sitting in the 2nd row, that is, not sitting in the front row as would befit her status.
While I respect the right of iwi to organise events how they like on marae, Government House Grounds is not a marae, it belongs to all the people of New Zealand, and New Zealand has striven for equal rights and the same rights for men and women.
It may be customary for Maori, but I don't think this tikanga is so set in cement that it could not be varied for someone with this status. I bet it was at some points in the past for powerful Maori women.
By S C