Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 28, 2020 4:39:47 GMT 12
MARTON'S CAPTAIN COOK STATUE COMING OUT OF ITS BOX AND STAYING PUT
A statue of Captain James Cook will remain standing in a North Island town, after its future was called into question by a reignited debate on the glorification of European colonial figures.
The statue in Marton was last week placed in a protective box when police warned the Rangitīkei District Council it could be attacked.
Mayor Andy Watson said the threat against the statue sparked debate on social media and messages to the council. The majority of Marton residents were in favour of keeping the statue.
There was still a wider discussion to be had, and the council and iwi were working together to develop a public campaign to highlight and honour Rangitīkei's Māori and European heritage on an equal footing, he said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/300043188/martons-captain-cook-statue-coming-out-of-its-box-and-staying-put
A statue of Captain James Cook will remain standing in a North Island town, after its future was called into question by a reignited debate on the glorification of European colonial figures.
The statue in Marton was last week placed in a protective box when police warned the Rangitīkei District Council it could be attacked.
Mayor Andy Watson said the threat against the statue sparked debate on social media and messages to the council. The majority of Marton residents were in favour of keeping the statue.
There was still a wider discussion to be had, and the council and iwi were working together to develop a public campaign to highlight and honour Rangitīkei's Māori and European heritage on an equal footing, he said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/300043188/martons-captain-cook-statue-coming-out-of-its-box-and-staying-put