Sir-It is difficult to understand exactly what Professor Piddington means, but I gather from his letter that he considers the Maoris’ "legitimate cultural aspirations" are being "frustrated." Probably this statement would mystify the average Maori as much as it does me. Where the Maori receives special treatment, he appeats to be favoured. It seems to me that the only real point at issue is whether, in so far as such matters can be affected by government action, it will be better for the country to gradually abolish the present special position of the Maoris, or to maintain and stress the differences -for example by sending a Maori representation to the Coronation. There are countries like South Africa where a policy of segregation is necessary. In New Zealand, a small country. _ where assimilation is possible, it is foolish to attempt to foster a separate
racial group. To adopt Professor Piddington’s simile of steam escaping from a safety valve, he seems mainly’ intent on increasing the pressure of steam.
A. DE
VILLIERS
(Auckland)
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 32, Issue 822, 29 April 1955, Page 5
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