Sir A. Ngata Does Not Agree Maori & Pakeha Are One
In addressing the Waiapu Diocesan Anglican Synod in Napier last week Sir Apirana Ngata said that the phrase “equality between Maori and pakeha” was one mouthed by politicians. The language question and differences in economy and social set-up were stated by Sir Apirana to be differences between two races, and he considered that the pakeha clergyman was, not properly .familiar with Maori problems “Despite a century of contact with the pakeha, and despite the fact that on your festivals, such as Show Day, the towns are crowded with Maoris, the Maoris have retained their identity by continuing to live in their own communities,” continued Sir Apirana. It was a miracle that they had -not been completely absorbed into the European way of life. “Pakeha children are taught that Maori and white people are one,” continued the speaker. “They are told that the Maori takes his place alongside the pakeha as his equal in all things. I do not agree with this attitude.”
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 13, 29 October 1948, Page 4
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