Category: Treaty of Waitangi
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Chair’s report – Waititi at Waitangi and looking after Te Atatu library staff
Waitangi at Waititi One of the highlights of the local board’s calendar is the Waitangi at Waititi event. For a number of years now Hoani Waititi Marae and Te Whānau o Waipareira have hosted this event on Parrs Park on Waitangi Day. The event starts with a pōwhiri where guests are welcomed onto the marae.…
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Waitākere Ranges Local Board Submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
Following is the local board submission made on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The Waitākere Ranges Local Board submits as follows: Introduction The Waitākere Ranges Local Board has taken an active interest in issues regarding Māori. Our rohe includes the ancestral land of Te Kawerau ā Maki and we treasure our relationship…
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A guide to making a submission on the Treaty Principles Bill
David Seymour’s dog whistle Principles of Treaty of Waitangi Bill has now been introduced and has been referred to the Justice Select Committee for the consideration of submissions. The right will no doubt be rallying their supporters making sure they put submissions in. They will hope to persuade wavering Nats to change their minds. Hobsons…
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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Te Wiki o Te Reu Māori is coming to a close. The past week’s events highlight the resurgence of and dependance on Te Ao Māori. Nowadays most of us, at least in the circles that I move in, have a deep and growing respect for Te Ao Māori and realise that it is the best…