Maori wardens not racist - Sharples

11 Aug 2011 06:44p.m.

Gosh wrote:

Wow @ this page, we really need to take a good hard look at our education system!

11 Aug 2011 06:32p.m.

Alex wrote:

Sharples is only saying that because he is indeed racist along with Tariana Turia and the rest of the Maori party. People need to understand racism goes both ways not only towards minorities

11 Aug 2011 05:50a.m.

jan.. wrote:

Christine Kidwell, you have explained it well, and kiwi hotel bars should be closed at 6 pm and the 50 year old rules needs applying..
I wouldn't think the Prime Minister would say racisum about the Maori wardens or know how they operates, did he call the wardens and the 50 year old rules racisum?..this guy is un-real..what next?..but to organize and prepare Dr.Sharple for the next Prime Minister's High Chair..

10 Aug 2011 08:47p.m.

nick a wrote:

ummm this was yesterday But they may not get their way, Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples says the law is outdated and he will review it.
“I'm sure it will be overhauled in terms of the duties, you are right the duties are old and they are written old,” he says.

When asked if the laws were separatism, Mr Sharples agreed.
“Under the act it strictly is, their responsibility is to be there for Maori.”
Read more: http://www.3news.co.nz/Drunk-Maori-to-be-targeted-at-World-Cup/tabid/423/articleID/221628/Default.aspx#ixzz1UbvNRNTN

and this is today "Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples says Maori wardens are “friendly security” and the decision to use them during the Rugby World Cup isn’t racist". Why the turn around? why has nobody asked him?

10 Aug 2011 06:05p.m.

Don Cowlin wrote:

Did I hear right, One moari member say ONE LAW FOR ALL! Well I guess I sould go and see specsavers, NO NO, I meant Bay Audiology.

10 Aug 2011 03:41p.m.

John wrote:

@gale bad grammar and spelling doesn't help your cause!

10 Aug 2011 12:35p.m.

Christine Kidwell wrote:

Kia ora, I have read your comment moderation and agree.My comment is in regards to Maori Wradens and teh Community Development ACT 1962.In your 6pm News Bulletin last night you showed Maori Wardens to be intrusive. The Police did not pull out the 50 year old rules, it has been the guide lines for Maori Wardens since 1962, when hotels had 6pm closing.The Police have never been a part of that Legislation that governs Maori Wardens Roles.It is out dated and is being reviewed, but it is for us to say this not for your news reporters to make their stories up. I encourage you to get a copy of the Act of which can be picked up at any Te Puni Kokiri Office.The Police only come under section 34 which was repealed.We are not racist or discriminatory in any way when we work.

10 Aug 2011 12:05p.m.

gale wrote:

this is treating maori like the treat the abose in australia , lets put the maori out of site and lets have extra security just for them as we are savages you know thats what the government and pita sharples are saying .it is RACIST its discusting shows you how thick the maori party are does it not .

10 Aug 2011 11:55a.m.

Steve wrote:

jj, the racist one is Hone.

10 Aug 2011 11:46a.m.

Jer wrote:

@ JJ: That doesn't even make sense. Who is he racist against? Himself?