This gentleman has a very valid point. The way things are going the Maori tribes will be in a very good position to pay for all natural [i.e.Maori] disasters. Come to think of it, surely earthquakes are caused by Taniwhas? Accepting responsibility for Christchurch would be a good place to start. Also in future insurance reports, on floods and hurricanes etc ,are we to see the phrase 'an act of Maori”?

Ken Mitchell, Katikati.