Lots of extreme and inaccurate rhetoric in this article. Nowhere did Don Brash say in his speech that he hates the treaty. In contrast he talks of its positives, but simply points out, in his opinion, interpretation of it has gone too far and is now holding the country back. Has this author actually read it? The Stuff series is very, very lightweight. Talking to some reputable historians should have been the first step in gaining some balance. I will also add that by resorting to personal insults, e.gold, white and not long for this earth, the author has lost her argument already.
A lot of the early commentary was very un-PC by todays standard, but they were largely based on observations, so we cant be too scathing in our assessment of it.
You still dont outline the actual wider benefits. I get there are cultural benefits, but I believe most are skeptical is because its forced on them. Im still bewildered why one group of people who arrived in this beautiful country only 400 odd years before the next lot of settlers get so much say. Makes us all look pretty myopic.
You do realise that nz is predominantly occupied by Europeans dont you? ....and that Maori and other Pacific people have largely adopted christianity (probably for the worst, but thats another matter) .
I have absolutely no interest in learning te reo. Why should I learn the language of a tiny group of indigenous people from a tiny bit of land in the bottom corner of the world? Ultimately people should have the freedom to choose what they spend their time doing.
Nice story. Awesome show. Dont regularly watch it, but if I stumble across it while channel surfing it always stays on to the end. Some of the episodes can be bit lifestyly and people a bit privileged, but thats NZ.
Ha gold! Such simple times to be a woman. Now theyre even expected to leave the house and, heVen forbid, financially contribute to the family coffers. They say a burden shared is a burden halved, but with the ever increasing cost of living it doesnt seem to work that way.
The elephant in the room is schools. So obvious. Expand the boys and girls high zones to the central city and people will flock there. Or build a new central city college thats not faith based!! Sheash if Rolleston can get a new high school surely the cbd can.
A lot of NZ farmers restrict access to conservation land only so they can use it themselves for commercial hunting and other tourism activities. Its a disgrace.
Written by a New Zealander who hasnt experienced much of NZ. We are much more than a few beaches, get into the alps and SI High Country and you will find a world of absolute wonder. Unfortunately, much of the recently acquired conservation land does have restricted access, only to the benefit of a handful of people.
Very well written article. Many farmers have taken the rewards of tenure review and then shut off access to the land beyond. This is obviously their intension when negotiating with the Crown as its all quite clear on the boundary maps. Lillibank st the head of Tekapo is a prime example.
When a person with extreme views defends free speech someone gets hurt
Lots of extreme and inaccurate rhetoric in this article. Nowhere did Don Brash say in his speech that he hates the treaty. In contrast he talks of its positives, but simply points out, in his opinion, interpretation of it has gone too far and is now holding the country back. Has this author actually read it? The Stuff series is very, very lightweight. Talking to some reputable historians should have been the first step in gaining some balance. I will also add that by resorting to personal insults, e.gold, white and not long for this earth, the author has lost her argument already.
Cunning, deceitful savages: 200 years of MÄori bad press
A lot of the early commentary was very un-PC by todays standard, but they were largely based on observations, so we cant be too scathing in our assessment of it.
Sharon Harvey: The question of compulsory te reo MÄori in schools
You still dont outline the actual wider benefits. I get there are cultural benefits, but I believe most are skeptical is because its forced on them. Im still bewildered why one group of people who arrived in this beautiful country only 400 odd years before the next lot of settlers get so much say. Makes us all look pretty myopic.
Nelson Santa Parade goes multi-cultural
You do realise that nz is predominantly occupied by Europeans dont you? ....and that Maori and other Pacific people have largely adopted christianity (probably for the worst, but thats another matter) .
Secretive high country owner offers station for sale, with skifield
This land would be a great addition to the public estate.. adjoins existing conservation areas and has good access.
NgÄpuhi's struggle: 'People can't even agree what damn day it is'
Would they accept butter instead of cash? We could use Australian stuff, much cheaper.
Reo rua Ä mua: How Kiwis might talk in 2040
Why? No one has explained why.we all need to speak it.
First-home buyers - and investors - look to Dunedin
Good luck. Dunedin is a great place to live. Great vibe, awesome beaches and the weather is actually pretty good. Just make sure your house gets sun.
More than a moral dilemma: The religious and community views on euthanasia
We shouldnt even listen to a group that clearly demonstrates mass delusions about some all powerful being in the clouds
Never mind foreign teachers - Kiwis need to take up the cultural challenge too
I have absolutely no interest in learning te reo. Why should I learn the language of a tiny group of indigenous people from a tiny bit of land in the bottom corner of the world? Ultimately people should have the freedom to choose what they spend their time doing.
This is what it takes to get on the property ladder in Auckland
Its a system that fails a generation and favours the banks and the boomers.
Forget the climate doom and gloom - its time to be positive
Hmm, all sounds a bit wishy washy. Are these people the best qualified to lead a solution? No doubt good intentions, but.
Queens Birthday Honours: Former Prime Minister Bill English made a knight
Yep nailed it.
Steve Hansen has been the greatest All Blacks coach - emphasis on has been
Whos Mark Watson?
Explaining Country Calendar's lasting allure
Nice story. Awesome show. Dont regularly watch it, but if I stumble across it while channel surfing it always stays on to the end. Some of the episodes can be bit lifestyly and people a bit privileged, but thats NZ.
The amount allocated to Treaty of Waitangi settlements is tiny, compared with other Government spending
What shoes?
The day NZ's 'shrieking sisterhood' forced the vote on 'womenly women'
Ha gold! Such simple times to be a woman. Now theyre even expected to leave the house and, heVen forbid, financially contribute to the family coffers. They say a burden shared is a burden halved, but with the ever increasing cost of living it doesnt seem to work that way.
NZ Made/NÄ NÄ«u TÄ«reni: The unsettling truth about the Treaty
Wow! All this article does is dumb down history.
NZ Made/NÄ NÄ«u TÄ«reni: The unsettling truth about the Treaty
I think you give up listening halfway through your uni paper.
Costs, lack of apartment culture holding back Christchurch's inner city push
The elephant in the room is schools. So obvious. Expand the boys and girls high zones to the central city and people will flock there. Or build a new central city college thats not faith based!! Sheash if Rolleston can get a new high school surely the cbd can.
The truth about living in London according to Kiwis who live there
Nah, get out there and do it.
Queens Birthday Honours: Former Prime Minister Bill English made a knight
Well, that removes the last ounce of respect I had for the honours system. Seriously? Bill English, Hahaha.
Nirvana's last album came out 25 years ago, and changed my life
Nice one. Good yarn!
Couple building dream home discover large power transformer in front of their main window
Very droll, ho ho
Our power bill is $70 - and we don't go without
Home heating and electricity costs seems to be a structural failure of living in NZ, much like Auckland transport and the price of milk and cheese ;-)
All Blacks' lethal counter attack strategy 'due to John Mitchell's basketball background'
Yep
Milking it: I spent a day on the farm and my nose may never recover
because you want something different or better?
Controversial TV star expects millions to give public access to South Island station
A lot of NZ farmers restrict access to conservation land only so they can use it themselves for commercial hunting and other tourism activities. Its a disgrace.
This is what it takes to get on the property ladder in Auckland
Im well and truly on the ladder. Just commenting on the system were currently operating under.
Agent expects bids over $750k for uninhabitable two-bedroom house
Big whoop! Its obviously just the land that people are buying. Easily put three town houses on it.
Here's what happens when a scammer tries to trick the police
Wow! Amaaaazing story!! Great Stuff!!!
New Zealand destinations you need permission to visit
Written by a New Zealander who hasnt experienced much of NZ. We are much more than a few beaches, get into the alps and SI High Country and you will find a world of absolute wonder. Unfortunately, much of the recently acquired conservation land does have restricted access, only to the benefit of a handful of people.
South Island Himalayan tahr cull cops hunting flak
Yeah thatll never happen.
Matt Lauer is just doing it the Kiwi way
Very well written article. Many farmers have taken the rewards of tenure review and then shut off access to the land beyond. This is obviously their intension when negotiating with the Crown as its all quite clear on the boundary maps. Lillibank st the head of Tekapo is a prime example.
Women of Influence supreme award winner is Jackie Clark of The Aunties charity
men are bad, mmmkay!
Man who boogie boarded down Huka Falls resurfaces online on massive wave in Bali
Advert.
Legends of NZ's coffee scene: The Kiwis who shaped what we drink
Forgot to mention Greggs in Dunedin.
Timaru looks to Auckland to tackle labour shortage
I think the article clearly explains that.
What its like to shun the paycheck and reject the 40-hour work week
Yes, correct.
Christchurch district plan change 'serious injustice' for residents
Because flood risk areas are also no good for underground services. Its not just the house.
Why do we keep getting sexuality education in schools so wrong?
Because they dont have parents...?
SIX60 sell out Western Springs Stadium
Must be cheap tickets. Just sayin.
After taxpayers paid to get rid of it, farm sells for $17.5m
Cough cough!
A family resemblance triggers discovery of long lost siblings
Tried following the relationship. Got lost.
Half of New Zealand adults aren't active enough: new report
As a general observation, Id say the babyboomers and stay at home mums are the most overweight.
Point of order: scrap Question Time or make it matter
Personally think wed be better off getting rid of all our MPs and replacing them with a super computer.
Danielle McLaughlin: When 'just doing it' means future-proofing your business
Well written. Nice one!
Money starting to outweigh All Blacks jersey, warns departed star Lima Sopoaga
I honestly cant recall who this guy is...and I do watch a fair bit of code.
Neighbours cant get over problem fence dividing their properties
A fence that height would lose a 2 minutes sun compared to a compliant fence. Neighbors are being g difficult. Council just doing ther job.
Scarfie flatties accept bong-taking proctor's apology
Start a fund to defend him.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff would support a salary freeze
$279k is not even a big income these days. Salary yes, but many small business owners, including tradies, doing way better than that.
John Campbell to present final show for RNZ
Is that where he went to? Who knew.