Summarised by Centrist
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s accusations of the coalition government having a “mission to exterminate Māori” and references to “white supremacy” during a parliamentary debate have sparked criticism from other political parties. While some agree with the sentiment, they find the language inflammatory and unhelpful, prompting calls for more respectful discourse in the House.
“The reality is, it’s not up to me, in the spirit of free and fair elections, to make comment about internal American decisions…”
“Designed to get in other people’s faces.”
“A concern for many of us in the Pacific.”
“Make New Zealand Great Again”
The changes will “protect New Zealand and our communities.”
“How appropriate is it… that the exec who could be heading up the news and content teams is posting from the hīkoi?”
“The reality is, it’s not up to me, in the spirit of free and fair elections, to make comment about internal American decisions…”
“Designed to get in other people’s faces.”
“A concern for many of us in the Pacific.”
“Make New Zealand Great Again”
The changes will “protect New Zealand and our communities.”
“How appropriate is it… that the exec who could be heading up the news and content teams is posting from the hīkoi?”
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