WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: Amputating the Treaty from 28 laws

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Every week that passes is another assault on Māori.

The anti-Treaty agenda being progressed by the National, NZF and ACT Government is occurring because both Winston Peters and David Seymour have the experience to consistently outmanoeuvre a hapless Chris Luxon for populist race baiting stunts.

On top of all the damage to Māori aspiration we have seen to date comes the latest populist attack in the form of a desire by NZF to review legislation that includes Te Tiriti o Waitangi provisions.

That amounts to 28 laws that will need to have the Treaty removed.

All the achievements Māori have made politically since the formation of the Country stripped away and cut out because NZF want to play the same race baiting games as ACT have embarked upon.

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Cutting the Treaty out of all legislation is a pointless exercise that will generate legal action after legal action for no gain whatsoever.

In the drive to be the most colourblind, NZF and ACT are ignoring Māori in their own home country.

The backlash to this ongoing campaign against the Treaty is made obvious in the latest TVNZ Poll where a year on from the election, National, ACT and NZF have all dropped in support.

Doubling down with another attack against Māori aspiration highlights that this Government doesn’t actually have an agenda beyond reactionary revenge fantasies.

We are a better people than this.

 

18 COMMENTS

  1. Winston arrive late to the run for parliament last year however bashing Maori gave him enough to get into parliament appealing to the deep vein racism that exist in Aotearoa

    • What ever:
      But:
      Can you name the Minister of Agriculture? How about the associate Minister of Agriculture?
      Be honest. Can you do it off the top of your head? How about the Minister of Trade?
      Three primary and essential portfolios to hold for the financial and societal survival of our AO/NZ and all of them enduringly missing from any public debate whether here or elsewhere in the msm, at least the msm that’s left after the natzo mafia left of it.
      Can you name the ministers? Because, as someone who thinks they’re kind of on to it in an albeit abstract and adversarial manner and as a farmer I couldn’t do it. That, is alarming to me.
      The reason for that level of ignorance, in me certainly, is because I suddenly became aware of the fact that so little is heard FROM the msm re the relevant ministries on the subject our our primary industry and I’m not writing about cowsploitation but more specifically about our primary agricultural industries also known as farming over all. Why is that? What the fuck is going on? Something’s up. Not the usual garbage of what’s where and who’s what but something much bigger.
      If I add that realisation to the carnage the natzo’s have caused in their first 100 days I get a sinking feeling that something fucking scary and
      dangerous is on its way here.
      Idiotic luxon was quoted as saying ” I fake it until I make it. ” That means he lies and if his gambles pay off he’s good to go. What the fuck kind of Prime Minister is that? He’s dodgy as fuck!

  2. The reality, of course, is that the only people affected are a tiny clique of iwi grifters who use these clauses to make a buck by getting in the way of progress.

    • Well “iwi grifters” might be the only people negatively affected, but hopefully there will be positive effects for others. For example, I wonder if the change will make it easier to get a research permit from DOC. Currently it’s excruciatingly slow, thanks in part to the iwi consultation process.

  3. We are fast returning to the racist times I remember as a kid .I remember my dad telling me how he used to get bashed for using Te REO at school ,the way things are going that mat be the case for the next generation of school kids .I remember him working on a dairy farm owned by two bretheren white supremists who were happy to have Tom a local Maori ,do all the shit jobs on the farms but he was never allowed to enter the homes or eat lunch with the white people .We left after one season and the next farm manager gave the white fat prick a good hiding and striped him of his clothes and raised them on a a flag poll for all to see .Most in the district gave him a knighthood .Carry on the way we are and this is the future .

    • Years ago I asked my mates Mum could she speak Maori. She had lost the ability. It was a real shock to learn she and her siblings and friends were strapped for speaking maori in the playground! They already knew not to speak it in class.

      In Germany and Scandanavia all kids learn their own language and English and a third language. They are expected to be fluent in a second language by age twelve. This country’s shit education system does not start teaching a second language until age thirteen. English and Maori are two official languages in this country all school kids should be learning both year one to thirteen and a third language at primary school. Kiwi kids should have the opportunity to be as educated as the multilingual people in the rest of the world.

  4. Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s speech at the NZ First Convention 2024 is a masterclass in divisive rhetoric that masquerades as a pursuit of equality. While she positions herself as a champion of indigenous economic empowerment, her arguments are deeply entrenched in racist and neoliberal ideologies that perpetuate white supremacy and systemic inequities.
    Price asserts, “The voice was race-based, it assumed that all indigenous people were disadvantaged purely because of their Heritage. How racist can you get?” This blatant dismissal of structural racism ignores the historical and ongoing oppression faced by Māori and other indigenous communities. By reducing disadvantage to mere heritage, she absolves the systemic factors that have long marginalized indigenous populations.

    Her critique of the Voice to Parliament as a divisive tool is a thinly veiled attempt to maintain the status quo of white dominance. Price fails to recognize that the Voice was intended to provide a platform for indigenous voices to influence legislation affecting their communities. Instead, she labels it as an effort to “divide our nation on the basis of race,” thereby aligning herself with neoliberal agendas that seek to dismantle genuine efforts at achieving equity.

    Furthermore, Price’s emphasis on economic empowerment through reduced bureaucracy overlooks the institutional barriers that continue to impede indigenous progress. By advocating for less regulation without addressing the root causes of economic disparity, she subscribes to neoliberal principles that prioritize market solutions over equitable policies. This approach not only ignores the socio-economic realities of indigenous communities but also reinforces systemic inequalities.

    Price’s rhetoric is also steeped in white supremacist undertones. Her dismissal of traditional cultural practices as outdated and her preference for Judeo-Christian values reflect an implicit belief in the superiority of Western norms. This undermines the rich cultural heritage of Māori and other indigenous groups, perpetuating a cycle of cultural erasure and assimilation.

    Comprehensive History of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
    Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been a prominent figure in Australian politics, representing the Country Liberal Party in the Northern Territory since 2013 . Her political career is marked by strong advocacy for indigenous issues, but through a lens that often aligns with conservative and neoliberal ideologies. Price’s mixed heritage—Aboriginal on her mother’s side and Celtic on her father’s—has informed her perspective, yet she frequently downplays the impact of systemic racism in favor of individual economic empowerment.

    Price has served in various shadow ministerial roles, including Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs. Her tenure has been characterized by a consistent stance against policies she perceives as paternalistic, advocating instead for market-based solutions to indigenous disadvantages. This approach aligns with the broader conservative movement in Australia, which emphasizes self-reliance and economic freedom over government intervention.

    Connections to the Atlas Network

    Price’s affiliations extend beyond national politics. She has been associated with the Atlas Network, a global organization that promotes free-market policies and conservative political strategies. The Atlas Network’s influence is evident in Price’s approach to indigenous affairs, where market-based solutions are preferred over systemic reforms aimed at addressing historical injustices. This connection underscores her alignment with broader neoliberal agendas that prioritize economic liberalization over social equity.

    The Atlas Network supports a network of think tanks and policy institutes that advocate for deregulation, privatization, and reduced government intervention. Price’s advocacy for reducing bureaucracy to foster economic empowerment among indigenous communities reflects the influence of Atlas Network’s principles. This alignment suggests that Price’s policies are not merely national in scope but are part of a larger, global conservative movement seeking to reshape societal structures.

    Role in the Australian Referendum
    Price played a significant role in the Australian referendum concerning the establishment of the Voice to Parliament. Leading the “No” campaign, she spearheaded efforts to shape public opinion against race-based constitutional recognition. Her campaign emphasized fears of national division and the perpetuation of dependency through targeted benefits. The referendum resulted in a 60% rejection rate, reflecting the effectiveness of Price’s rhetoric in mobilizing opposition against the Voice.

    Her leadership in the “No” campaign was marked by strategic messaging that framed the Voice as a threat to national unity and as a mechanism for institutionalizing racial distinctions. This approach not only resonated with conservative voters but also capitalized on broader neoliberal sentiments that distrust government intervention and promote individualism over collective solutions.

    Exposing the True Motives Behind Price’s Agenda
    Price’s stance on indigenous affairs is less about genuine empowerment and more about maintaining existing power structures. Her rejection of the Voice to Parliament and emphasis on economic empowerment through deregulation are tactics that serve to uphold neoliberal interests, often at the expense of true social justice. By framing indigenous disadvantage as a matter of heritage rather than systemic oppression, Price effectively diverts attention from the need for structural reforms.

    Her connections with the Atlas Network further reveal a pattern of promoting policies that favor market solutions over equitable interventions. This alignment with global neoliberal agendas indicates that Price’s motivations are rooted in preserving economic hierarchies rather than dismantling them to achieve genuine equity for indigenous communities.

    Proposing Community- and Iwi-Based Solutions

    To counteract the harmful ideologies propagated by Price, it is imperative to adopt community- and iwi-based solutions grounded in Māori values such as Manaakitanga (hospitality), Whānaungatanga (relationship building), and Kotahitanga (unity). Empowering indigenous communities through culturally relevant education, sustainable economic initiatives, and political representation can effectively address systemic racism and dismantle neoliberal policies that Price advocates.

    For instance, the Te Whare Wānanga model emphasizes holistic education that integrates Māori knowledge systems, fostering both academic success and cultural identity. Additionally, initiatives like Iwi-led Business Councils can drive economic development tailored to the unique needs of indigenous communities. Ensuring robust representation in Parliament can provide indigenous voices with the necessary influence to shape policies that promote equity and justice.

    Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s speech is a regressive stance that hinders the progress towards a truly equitable society. Her arguments, rooted in racism and neoliberalism, fail to address the systemic issues that afflict indigenous communities. It is crucial to reject such divisive rhetoric and instead embrace solutions that honor and uplift Māori and other indigenous peoples.

  5. “Doubling down with another attack against Māori aspiration highlights that this Government doesn’t actually have an agenda beyond reactionary revenge fantasies.”
    Very true. 100%
    Except the revenge now with power has become a reality.
    We are a better people than this.
    We “should” be better but the 3 million red neck Right and Swingers are not and never will be.
    The truth is supporting anti Maori Rhetoric is fundamental to being a right wing voter.
    The Right wing has won all of its elections from 1975 onward on minority bashing especially
    bashing Maori, Beneficiaries, the Unemployed, Solo Mothers, Feminists, immigrants and Gays.
    Why would the Right wing bother with real policies which can be challenged when majority prejudice, ignorance, greed enforced with power is much easier?
    God defend New Corruptland

  6. I might get an Israel passport for these pricks as we are becoming the Israel of the pacific .We are embarking on cleansing the poor and creating more poverty than ever before .Act has sent us down the path of controlled starvation of children .Upston is doing her best to aid that by making it imposable for the parents of those same kids to be able to house and feed them .

    • Gordon, your kids/grand kids must hate visiting you.
      You would bring down the mood of any gathering, perhaps you should just attend funerals as those people already upset….you will be in your element.
      Gordon Walker…professional funeral attendant!

  7. Term limits for judges and a bipartisan selection policy for them will help
    And a clause stating if a law does not mention the Treaty ot Tikanga they can’t include it in their judgements

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