Opposition leader Judith Collins, right, said her not being able to speak on the marae at Waitangi this year was sexism. OPINION: For groups that we are not a part of, should we share our opinions on their key issues? At what point do we make “their” issues “our” issues? In fact, some Māori women argue that the prohibition to whaikōrero elevates their power by protecting them from the harmful spirits and potential physical threats that accompanies speaking on the paepae. The Black Lives Matter movement is working to ensure a person’s race is known when advocating for the movement.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2021 16:01 UTC