Just take the money and run?

I'm sure there are many decent Maori who are thoroughly embarrassed by the greed and hypocrisy shown by some iwi. A case in point is the fact two iwi so far have accepted thousands of dollars in bribes from the owners of the Rena sunk on Astrolabe Reef in 2011, as a result of the iwi agreeing to withdraw their wish to have the wreck removed because of the danger to the environment and wildlife.

It's amazing the mighty dollar can quell all consciences and concern about the damage the Rena may cause. Just take the money and run.

Another disgraceful example is Napuhi Runanga chair Sonny Tau, who was caught with five of beautiful Kereru birds hidden under his coat. The kereru only lay one egg a year so he's deprived the world of five precious chicks.

How many more has he shot in the past?

It makes a mockery of Maori claiming to be protective of all native flora, fauna and wildlife.

They did a good job prior to 1840 by wiping out nearly all creatures that walked and flew in NZ – their cloaks show evidence of the thousands of birds killed for their feathers for adornment.

If Sonny wants to eat fowl, there are plenty of chicken and turkey in the Supermarket. Only problem is you have to pay for them.

M Brooks, Pyes Pa.

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Posted on 09-07-2015 15:15 | By crazyhorse

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