Maori advice lacking in Collins Waitangi push 08 Feb 2021 09:54 AM Photo: Radio Waatea Image Database. More Related Stories Shane Te Pou: Maori advice lacking in Collins Waitangi push A Maori political commentator says the National Party’s lack of support among senior Maori was evident at Waitangi this year. A Māori political commentator says the National Party’s lack of support among senior Māori was evident at Waitangi this year. Party leader Judith Collins grabbed headlines with her push for a speaking slot at the welcome for political parties on the Treaty Grounds. Shane Te Pou says Jacinda Ardern has been allowed to speak from the māhau of the Whare Rūnanga was because she is Prime Minister, but it does not automatically follow that Opposition leaders have the same opportunity.