My, my what a lot of sunburnt necks we have in our community.
Even a cursory reading of our country's history for the last 172 years show how badly Maori were treated.
The Treaty of Waitangi that promised partnership and protection was not honoured; even by those who were in positions of authority.
The Maori people were betrayed by shady land dealings, straight out theft and unfair confiscations.
Those who deny Maori justice should realise that no amount of money can compensate for the pain and humiliation of the past but a little compassion and understanding of our history would help us all move forward to peaceful prosperity.
Patricia Brooks, Pyes Pa.
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Maori badly mistreated
Posted on 07-11-2012 19:26 | By The author of this comment has been removed.
My, my Patricia I don't know where you get your information from For a start The treaty never promised partnership with Maori, it was Geoffrey of the Labour Government made our treaty into a partnership and completely writing all New Zealand citizens out of the treaty that could not claim a minute trace of Maori ancestry.The Maori were treated more fairly compared what the Maori did to the Moriori,any way Maori were never the first people to arrive here in New Zealand. There were the Celts,Patupaiarehe, Chinese,Moriori, Waitaha. Ian Brougham
Patricia
Posted on 11-11-2012 21:25 | By Major Think
I am puzzled how maori, who are benefitting from all the racist perks and privileges, can call any non-maori who opposes these racist handouts, a 'redneck' or 'racist'. Please explain it to me Patricia.
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