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Unlawful Urewera raids

The Urewera raids were unlawful –I’m not a lawyer but I had the common sense to realise this was against the law. Doesn’t it seem slightly abnormal Armed constabulary in tactical black wearing PASGT Helmets and  Armalite Colt rifles laying siege to an entire township. But this township isn’t Remuera or Khandallah it’s a little Maori town … Continue reading »

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Serious Fraud in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Directors of New Zealand Finance companies that have committed fraud compared to Treaty settlements. Stephen Charles Smith-  Belgrave Finance Allan Hubbard – SCF Rod Petricevic – Bridgecorp Rob Roest -Bridgecorp Bruce Davidson –Bridgecorp Wayne Douglas – Capital+Merchant Neal Nicholls – Capital+Merchant Stephen Versalko –ASB Doug Graham -Lombard Finance Bill Jefferies – Lombard finance The stock … Continue reading »

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Nazi Germany comparison to New Zealand

John Ansell is to Maori what Hitler is to the Jews -he assisted Don Brash run a discriminatory political campaign against Maori New Zealanders. Their slogan was Kiwi / Iwi suggesting Maori New Zealanders were not Kiwi’s despite the word “Kiwi” being of Maori origin. New Zealand is on the slippery slide of becoming the … Continue reading »

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Forgetting vast tracts of history

The Treaty haters like to remind Maori that no one died on the day Parihaka was invaded. Why was Parihaka invaded is simple British colonial greed  they wanted the land. Maori had learnt it was futile to fight  the colonial government as they used dirty tactics a scorched earth policy and would burn down thousands … Continue reading »

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Which Treaty is the right one?

This article was submitted by UglyTruth and it refers to what version of the Treaty of Waitangi is the right one. 1. Because Māori culture in 1840 was primarily an oral one, what was said at the time would matter much more than what was signed (the opposite of the British model). The missionaries verbally … Continue reading »

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Maori Suicide

Maori are committing suicide in their droves in fact 70% higher for Maori/Pacific teens to commit suicide than non-Maori. More New Zealanders under the age of 25 die from suicide than from all medical causes combined.  First nations psychologists show the violent legacy of colonization has left a dark shadow on the contemporary lives of … Continue reading »

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Tribalism vs Corporations

Many Treaty haters love to run down the Tribal corporate model  in seething envy of its success compared to corporations. Here is a list of reasons why the Iwi model is superior to top heavy corporations Many decisions are made at Hui (meeting) democratically by share holders –in a Corporation the Board make all the … Continue reading »

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The Declaration of Independance 1835

The importance of the declaration of Independence is it declares the United Tribes of New Zealand as a sovereign independent state. As this pre dates the Treaty of Waitangi by 5 years and means the Treaty of Waitangi is a Treaty between two states not as the mainstream would like you to believe a bunch … Continue reading »

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Maori Lingo

Here is everyday sayings that have leaked into mainstream New Zealand culture that originated from Maori culture. Choice: An expression of joy Hard out: An extreme case ie; “Ow she hard out likes you cuz.” You can reply back by saying, “hard cuz” Nga mihi ki a Hotorene Brown for these Maorisms Wace As in, wace not even, … Continue reading »

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Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi

In 1989 24 years ago the 4th labour government under the leadership of the Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Palmer established the Treaty principles. A modern day update to our founding national document. The acquisition of sovereignty in exchange for the protection of rangatiratanga. The Treaty established a partnership, and imposes on the partners the duty … Continue reading »

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