What are the likely results of tribal rule, a core enduring elite Maori aspiration?
Chris Trotter writes - An extraordinary pre-figuring of the “Aotearoa” that could emerge from “New Zealand” occurred at last month’s [22 February 2023] opening of Te Matatini.
During the powhiri to the nationwide kapa haka competition held at Eden Park, the tribe claiming mana whenua status in Auckland, Ngati Whatua, clashed with the sizeable contingent representing the people of Tainui – the Waikato tribal confederation still advancing historical claims to much of the Auckland region. [KM comment Minister Mahuta’s tribe].
The degree of animosity on display was astonishing, with both sides trading insults. In the end Ngati Whatua refused to accept the koha…
There will be a run on goneburgers later in the year.
What are the likely results of tribal rule, a core enduring elite Maori aspiration?
Chris Trotter writes - An extraordinary pre-figuring of the “Aotearoa” that could emerge from “New Zealand” occurred at last month’s [22 February 2023] opening of Te Matatini.
During the powhiri to the nationwide kapa haka competition held at Eden Park, the tribe claiming mana whenua status in Auckland, Ngati Whatua, clashed with the sizeable contingent representing the people of Tainui – the Waikato tribal confederation still advancing historical claims to much of the Auckland region. [KM comment Minister Mahuta’s tribe].
The degree of animosity on display was astonishing, with both sides trading insults. In the end Ngati Whatua refused to accept the koha…
Brilliant!
How indigestible is that!
Mahoota is currently in China picking up new recipes for puha & pakeha ... just like it was in the "good old days"