Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 29, 2019 16:20:33 GMT 12
PUBLIC HOLIDAY 'NOT THE WAY WE BUILD OUR SHARED UNDERSTANDING' OF NZ LAND WARS, ARDERN SAYS
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern doesn't think adding a public holiday to commemorate the New Zealand Land Wars is the way forward, and is looking to New Zealand history being taught in schools instead.
When asked about her stance on a national holiday, Ms Ardern said she'd had similar calls over Matariki.
"What I am clear on is that's not the way we build on our shared understanding of periods in our history......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/public-holiday-not-way-we-build-our-shared-understanding-nz-land-wars-ardern-says?auto=6098543268001
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern doesn't think adding a public holiday to commemorate the New Zealand Land Wars is the way forward, and is looking to New Zealand history being taught in schools instead.
When asked about her stance on a national holiday, Ms Ardern said she'd had similar calls over Matariki.
"What I am clear on is that's not the way we build on our shared understanding of periods in our history......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/public-holiday-not-way-we-build-our-shared-understanding-nz-land-wars-ardern-says?auto=6098543268001