Minister puts mediator Mair into Maori Council mix 30 Jun 2021 14:30 PM
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Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson says he’s disappointed at ongoing dissent and factionalism in the New Zealand Māori Council.
The council held its annual meeting at the weekend and elected new co-chairs, after the High Court refused to grant an injunction to former Auckland District Māori Council chair Matthew Tukaki, who has also served as its executive director for the past three years.
The Minister says because of the council’s statutory roles, it’s important there is clear process.
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Dame Georgina Kamiria Kirby, centre, was known for her work and advocacy for women and the Māori community. (File photo) She is pictured with Richard Northery, left, and George Ngatai. Kirby became a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to Māori in 1994. She was also recognised in 1993 with the New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal. Kirby was president of the Māori Women’s Welfare League from 1983 to 1987, where she launched smoking and weight reduction campaigns. She also formed Māori Women’s Development Incorporated, which helped Māori women who could not obtain loan grants.
Political ambition leads to colonial goose 09 Jun 2021 13:03 PM
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Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson says Paul Goldsmith is trying to become relevant - and it’s not working.
National’s education spokesperson has come under fire for his weekend comment that colonisation was on balance good for Māori.
Mr Jackson says every indigenous group around the world that experienced colonial invasion is still grappling with disparities in health, education and other social and economic indicators.
He says Mr Goldsmith is trying to mount a comeback after being dumped as his party’s finance spokesperson after his election campaign gaffes.