Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 30, 2020 5:09:36 GMT 12
AT WAR OVER SOUTH WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL SPEND LOCAL POSTER
During the meeting Daine raised cultural sensitivity concerns with the campaign which features billboards of a pointing Mayor Jenny Shattock encouraging local spending, reminiscent of the 1914 Lord Kitchener war recruitment poster.
He said although his comments were not directed at Bowden personally, the signs made him feel “a little bit uncomfortable”.
“I just think that the layout can be perceived as offensive in some cultures. It goes back to wartime and I ... don't quite agree [that this is] time to be pushing the war. Also in Māori culture pointing can actually be quite offensive,” he said.
Daine wanted to know if there had been consultation with other partners or iwi.....
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/300019865/at-war-over-south-waikato-district-council-spend-local-poster
During the meeting Daine raised cultural sensitivity concerns with the campaign which features billboards of a pointing Mayor Jenny Shattock encouraging local spending, reminiscent of the 1914 Lord Kitchener war recruitment poster.
He said although his comments were not directed at Bowden personally, the signs made him feel “a little bit uncomfortable”.
“I just think that the layout can be perceived as offensive in some cultures. It goes back to wartime and I ... don't quite agree [that this is] time to be pushing the war. Also in Māori culture pointing can actually be quite offensive,” he said.
Daine wanted to know if there had been consultation with other partners or iwi.....
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/300019865/at-war-over-south-waikato-district-council-spend-local-poster