Most interesting to see another of Peter Dey's interpretations of the Treaty of Waitangi (Letters 14 June) being expressed. On the one hand he claims that the Treaty is a "partnership" document which, by implication, means that it promotes an equitable sharing of resources, and on the other hand states that the Treaty very clearly grants Maori racial preferences. Confusing, isn't it?
Makes one wonder whether, despite having a Race Relations Conciliator, we are a racist country after all.
Roman Tomson, Hairini
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Property ownership is not confusing
Posted on 03-07-2019 09:07 | By Peter Dey
Thousands of New Zealand individuals and families own commercial property. The Treaty granted Maori tribes continued ownership of their natural property, land, rivers ,beaches, forests . It is not equal but it is equitable because that was the deal when our nation began. Pakeha got to live here and govern the country in return for Maori property rights.
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