Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 21, 2019 3:33:53 GMT 12
CROWN CALLED ON TO FAVOUR MĀORI FOR CANNABIS PRODUCTION IF NZ VOTES YES TO LEGALISATION
More than 50 Māori health leaders are calling on the Crown to ensure regulations for cannabis legislation favours Māori who want to participate and operate in the market, if New Zealand votes yes next year.
In a statement released today, leaders from organisations including the Drug Foundation and Hāpai Te Hauora say the changes will only be transformational for Māori health, justice and economic outcomes if the regulations reflect a kaupapa Māori approach.
“We expect cannabis regulations to be designed with and by Māori, under a Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework, and to promote the rights and interests of whānau, hapū and iwi,” said Mr Potiki......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/crown-called-favour-m-ori-cannabis-production-if-nz-votes-yes-legalisation
More than 50 Māori health leaders are calling on the Crown to ensure regulations for cannabis legislation favours Māori who want to participate and operate in the market, if New Zealand votes yes next year.
In a statement released today, leaders from organisations including the Drug Foundation and Hāpai Te Hauora say the changes will only be transformational for Māori health, justice and economic outcomes if the regulations reflect a kaupapa Māori approach.
“We expect cannabis regulations to be designed with and by Māori, under a Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework, and to promote the rights and interests of whānau, hapū and iwi,” said Mr Potiki......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/crown-called-favour-m-ori-cannabis-production-if-nz-votes-yes-legalisation