Waitangi week: Jacinda Ardern hints at wedding news soon as she and Collins welcome possible backdown on women speaking at marae
4 Feb, 2021 04:53 AM
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National Party Judith Collins and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have both welcomed a promise from Waitangi elders to reconsider a decision not to allow Collins or other women leaders speak during the pōwhiri at Waitangi – despite letting Ardern speak there.
The politicians were welcomed onto Te Whare Runanga on the Treaty grounds this
afternoon, but Ardern was the only woman allowed a speaking slot.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks at the Upper Marae at Waitangi. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Ardern, Collins and Davidson sat alongside each other during the ceremony - a scene which was recognised by NgÄpuhi elder Hone Sadler who suggested women could be the key to getting things done in politics. Perhaps you are the sacred trio, Sadler said in his address, despite Collins not being allowed to speak on the paepae, with her deputy leader Shane Reti - who is MÄori - filling in for her and speaking out against the decision.Â
Dr Reti said National was saddened by Collins not being allowed to speak, and urged NgÄpuhi representatives to not forget the power of women and that their influence should be given great consideration .Â
Waitangi: Ngāti Hine leader Waihoroi Shortland calls on Ngāpuhi to step up
4 Feb, 2021 03:04 AM
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Social issues reporter, NZ Heraldmichael.neilson@nzherald.co.nz
A leader of a Ngāpuhi hapū long seen to block progress on the collective iwi s Treaty settlement process has delivered a stark message for his people to step up.
The comments, from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine chairman Waihoroi Shortland, were in response to this week s announcement of a $150 million investment fund in a step towards Ngāpuhi finally reaching a settlement for Crown breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty.