The Treaty Minister, Chris Finlayson responds to Maori occupation of coastal land in the Far North by telling them to 'go to hell”.
That rudeness on the part of the Treaty Minister and Attorney General of New Zealand is perhaps an indication of his anger that protestors have jumped the gun on the Foreshore and Seabed legislation (Marine and Coastal Area bill) by giving the rest of New Zealand a glimpse of the racial unrest and disharmony the National Government's proposal will perpetrate on all New Zealand citizens in the future.
In 2004 Helen Clark saw the inherent long term trouble, danger and unrest that would be a consequence of the Maori Parties priority to gain legal control of the foreshore and seabed and she moved swiftly to implement Crown ownership of the foreshore and seabed - to be held for the long term benefit and free use of all New Zealand people in perpetuity.
Now whilst some voters may have no sympathy for Labour's socialistic policies I applaud Helen Clark for having the guts and determination to implement a policy that has great ‘national significance' for every New Zealand citizen.
Maureen Anderson, Pyes Pa.