Stats NZ adviser Nika Rua’s Rātana speech deemed offensive and politically biased – NZ Herald 23 July 2024

Summarised by Centrist

An investigation has concluded that Stats NZ senior adviser Nika Rua’s speech at Rātana Pā was offensive and politically biased, violating public service neutrality. Rua criticized government leaders in Te Reo, accusing them of neglecting the Māori worldview and denigrating New Zealand First MPs. Stats NZ chief Mark Sowden deemed the behavior unacceptable, emphasizing the importance of political neutrality in public service.

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