"If we want true equality, get rid of this paternalism and this tokenism stand up for real things like a real Māori," said NZ First leader Winston Peters. Photo: NZH PoolNZ First leader Winston Peters has taken aim at a recommendation to establish a Māori board if the Resource Management Act is torn up. "If we want true equality, get rid of this paternalism and this tokenism stand up for real things like a real Māori," Peters said. Peters, who supports reforming the RMA, told reporters this afternoon he "can't stand paternalism and tokenism". "I've got a rough idea of what the Māori people expect, and they expect the world to be fair and balanced towards them.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 29, 2020 04:07 UTC