Kia Ora. An open letter to Tiki Taane, in relation to your arrest and abuse of our police. When I consider the performances of our well known Maori entertainers- Sir Howard Morrison, John Rowles, Prince Tui Teka, Lou and Simon, Dennis Marsh etc as a Maori I feel proud.
Top class performers who never had to resort to foul language regardless of their audience, they had true talent, respect for themselves, their audience, and their whanau.
To make things worse Tiki, you tell only half the truth on TV about your arrest, three editorials in an effort to justify your actions then you have the audacity to produce T Shirts with ‘Love the Police' printed on them. Over the past several years relationships between Tauranga Police and Tangata Whenua have been very positive with the establishment of a joint liaison committee, led by one of our most respected kaumaatua of the Bay of Plenty. You owe an apology to the Tauranga police and Tangata Whenua. Finally Tiki, the Taane whanau I know have more class and pride than what you portray.
Colin Bidois, Pyes Pa.