Minister of Defence Peeni Henare says the army is "better than that", referring to an essay that railed against diversity efforts. Photo / Mark MitchellMinister of Defence Peeni Henare says the army is "better than that", referring to an essay that railed against diversity efforts. The essay, written by "Mr N. Dell", centres on free speech and rails against diversity and "woke culture". After questioning from Newstalk ZB, Defence Minister Peeni Henare said he delivered a blunt message to Defence Force chief Air Marshal Kevin Short yesterday. Henare was "unsure" if he spoke with Short before or after the essay was taken down.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 07, 2021 05:26 UTC