Post by Brent George on Jul 24, 2022 1:38:13 GMT
Cultural appropriation called out in plan change hearing closing statements by Ngāti Koata Chief Executive for a proposed development in Kaka Valley (Nelson).
Stuff - Pou-tiaki: 23-July-2022
Ongoing race-based bias in the community was felt at all levels, from the rental market to the mis-use of Māori language and concepts in submissions to the plan-change hearing, iwi representatives say.
Ngāti Koata kaumātua noted the abundant use of te reo Māori of many submitters against this private plan change. While the liberal use of te reo Māori is appreciated, Ngāti Koata expressed great dismay in the way it was used and the context.
Stuff - Pou-tiaki: 23-July-2022
Ongoing race-based bias in the community was felt at all levels, from the rental market to the mis-use of Māori language and concepts in submissions to the plan-change hearing, iwi representatives say.
Ngāti Koata kaumātua noted the abundant use of te reo Māori of many submitters against this private plan change. While the liberal use of te reo Māori is appreciated, Ngāti Koata expressed great dismay in the way it was used and the context.