Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 4, 2020 5:05:11 GMT 12
RESPONSE GROUP CRITICISES COVID-19 LAW FAILURES TO RECOGNISE MĀORI
The Māori Pandemic Response group has criticised the emergency Covid-19 legislation for its failure to reference Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā co-leader Teresa Wall told MPs the legislation fell short in respect of marae.
"The Act fails to recognise the cultural significance and importance of marae, instead placing marae in the same category as any other building."
Wall also condemned the failure to include reference to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi - protection, partnership and participation.
"That's one of the important things about having a Treaty statement in any legislation is that it reminds people - officials, and government - that it's important to engage with Māori."......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/418178/response-group-criticises-covid-19-law-failures-to-recognise-maori
The Māori Pandemic Response group has criticised the emergency Covid-19 legislation for its failure to reference Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā co-leader Teresa Wall told MPs the legislation fell short in respect of marae.
"The Act fails to recognise the cultural significance and importance of marae, instead placing marae in the same category as any other building."
Wall also condemned the failure to include reference to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi - protection, partnership and participation.
"That's one of the important things about having a Treaty statement in any legislation is that it reminds people - officials, and government - that it's important to engage with Māori."......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/418178/response-group-criticises-covid-19-law-failures-to-recognise-maori