Flags are symbols and representations and this flag represents sovereignty and governship and self determination for maori and for all people within this country.
As Sharples says,
"Flags are a symbol of rallying and being strong. This shows the Government is recognising a relationship with tangata whenua and that's going to be good for Maori and race relations in the long run."
We shall see about that pita. The flag is for the people not the politicians. It says nothing about race relations other than providing a focus for both sides of the debate. And that debate is heating up.
3 comments:
"We shall see about that pita."?
I would have thought it's pretty easy to see where pita stands. He's a Tory lackie - pure and simple.
Ain't no Maori Aspirations getting met through him and his party, that's for sure.
Fair enough country but it seems to me that he has strengths and I can't see him as a tory lackey.
The real proof of all of the pudding will be when we get next to the election and can weigh up all of the pluses and minuses. Lots of minuses at the moment from me, so I agree with you there. And i know we agree on the need for a decent left out there.
Kia kaha
I've waited and seen.
The Maori Party are supporting an ugly, ugky Tory Party. We've had plenty of time to see if they could ensure any advantage for Maori or indeed this country in lying with dogs. All they've got so far is fleas and New Zealand is suffering for it.
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