Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 18, 2020 4:41:27 GMT 12
HAURAKI-WAIKATO CANDIDATES QUIZZED ON IF MĀORI FLAG SHOULD ALWAYS FLY ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Two candidates hoping to represent the electorate of Hauraki-Waikato have been quizzed on whether the Māori flag should be consistently flown on public buildings.
"Often that is the case and has happened during Waitangi Day. Many councils are looking to do that voluntarily," Labour's Nanaia Mahuta responded.
Forbes pushed Mahuta on the question, but the incumbent electorate MP wouldn't commit. She said she supported the mana of hapu and iwi "to fly their flag".
The Māori Party's Donna Pokere-Phillips was unequivocal when asked.
"Absolutely, and I would celebrate the day that that happens," she said.......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/09/nz-election-2020-hauraki-waikato-candidates-quizzed-on-if-m-ori-flag-should-always-fly-on-public-buildings.html
Two candidates hoping to represent the electorate of Hauraki-Waikato have been quizzed on whether the Māori flag should be consistently flown on public buildings.
"Often that is the case and has happened during Waitangi Day. Many councils are looking to do that voluntarily," Labour's Nanaia Mahuta responded.
Forbes pushed Mahuta on the question, but the incumbent electorate MP wouldn't commit. She said she supported the mana of hapu and iwi "to fly their flag".
The Māori Party's Donna Pokere-Phillips was unequivocal when asked.
"Absolutely, and I would celebrate the day that that happens," she said.......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/09/nz-election-2020-hauraki-waikato-candidates-quizzed-on-if-m-ori-flag-should-always-fly-on-public-buildings.html