March 25, 2024
Ferris fazed by parliament monoculture
Māori Party MP Tākuta Ferris says parliament’s monocultural bias needs a cultural shake up.
He says since being elected to represent Te Tai Tonga he’s been frustrated by how Māori culture and norms are treated, despite Te Tiriti o Waitangi being a foundational document.
“There are two sovereign parties to every treaty yet us – te iwi Māori – who are the principal ones, we are not mentioned or recognised anywhere in that House. And if nothing else e hoa that’s the message I’ll be barreling down these fullas’ ears for the next three years.” Mr Ferris says.
He says the coalition Government’s undemocratic abuse of power in its first 100 days will come back to haunt it.