Listen Now: 
July 05, 2016
Dame Tariana says the government has stepped on the mana of Ngati Ruanui
Waatea Team
Posted On July 5, 2016
Dame Tariana says the government has stepped on the mana of Ngati Ruanui
Dame Tariana Turia is angry Corrections Minister Judith Collins has barred an iwi-appointed volunteer from working in Whanganui Prison.
Mrs Collins was responding to a complaint from the Sensible Sentencing Trust that Ngati Ruanui kaumatua Ngapari Nui, who has worked for five years on inmate on health and wellness programmes, was a Black Power member.
She ordered her department to review whether other gang members work behind bars.
Dame Tariana says Mr Nui is a testament to the power of redemption, and he has an extraordinary ability to reach marginalised whanau who refuse contact with other agencies.
Copyright © 2016, UMA Broadcasting Ltd: www.waateanews.com
RELATED NEWS
