Waitangi Day and treaty
Sir, — Certainly let politicians re-examine the Waitangi treaty. Then may we ultimately enjoy the same national harmony we now enjoy with most Maoris, and other Kiwis of English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Dutch, Polish, Yugoslav, Asian (notably Chinese), descent, and more. During natural childhood development alongside the youthful descendants of the Ngati-Awa and Ngati-Porou, long before the “stirrers” arrived (mostly nonMaori), over 50 years ago, we amicably bandied English and Maori words together and never do I personally recall, a Maori child punished for speaking Maori, as alleged today. Unashamed of my white skin, certainly no racist, having a Maori dictionary, knowing probably more Maori words than most young Maoris, appreciating Maori, and other music, what do I do next? More “Aroha” please — and less United Nations “stirring.” “Really, gullible Kiwis should grow up.” — Yours, etc.,
JOHN LESLIE. February 10, 1986.
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Press, 12 February 1986, Page 20
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144Waitangi Day and treaty Press, 12 February 1986, Page 20
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