Comments by "DJ Pomare" (@djpomare) on "David Seymour: Implications of Treaty Principles Bill | Q+A 2024" video.

  1. Co-governance is in the treaty. Brits replaced rangatiratanga (run by Māori chiefs) with sovereignty (run by UK royals). My tipuna signed He Whakaputanga (Declaration of Independence) 28.10.1835 and Te Tiriti 17.2.1840. Pōmare believed he had not given up any sovereignty and stated that he was not able to in any case, as it belonged to all of his iwi. Focus on getting in the waka and working together - Kiingi Tuheitia. Kotahitanga ngā iwi Māori katoa.
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  2. Good stuff Laura
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  3.  @AnnSmith-u9c  Kotahitanga is togetherness not division. The hikoi was an example of the wide range of nationalities we have that believe in the unity that Te Tiriti provides to all New Zealanders. What's good for Māori is good for everyone.
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  4.  @ianwatson65  That isn't what has happened for Māori. Or Polynesians with the govt apology for dawn raids. Let's have a UK Royals principles bill.
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