tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post1564381008459524021..comments2023-12-21T23:44:40.324+13:00Comments on Maui Street: Matt McCarten on Hone HarawiraMorgan Godferyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16151402259122819244noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-90756150994338275922011-03-02T21:58:21.353+13:002011-03-02T21:58:21.353+13:00I think your last comment hit things on the nail.I think your last comment hit things on the nail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-46036040996304677422011-03-02T20:53:17.280+13:002011-03-02T20:53:17.280+13:00Kia ora anon,
The unis could be used as a talent...Kia ora anon, <br /><br />The unis could be used as a talent pool but I remain unconvinced that there is enough talent to go round. Competent Maori political operatives are scarce, those Maori who are competent often work under existing parties. <br /><br />Demographically speaking, Parliament is representative, ideologically speaking, less so. I think it is too simplistic to say that a Parliament that represents Maori and Pasifika interests will ignite political awareness. Wider factors come into play such as the inaccessibility of relevant political commentary. <br /><br />I think you are right about a 'strong movement'. A strong movement must underpin any party. For example the union movement underpins The Labour Party. Perhaps a tino rangatiratanga movement could underpin a new left party.Morgan Godferyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151402259122819244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-71596263120041343072011-03-02T19:35:40.471+13:002011-03-02T19:35:40.471+13:00I think if the universities were used to get skill...I think if the universities were used to get skilled candidates, members and staff for a new party and a strong team with skilled organisers was behind the party, hard work would pay off.<br /><br />I don't things would be easy, but if people with the skills that so many maori have - put some mahi in, a party that represents the hopes and aspirations of the next generation could be born.<br /><br />A lot of maori and pacific people are already politically aware - but parliament does not often represent their interests, hence a low voter turnout. If there were more maori and pacific leaders in parliament, more of the rangatahi would show an interest. A possible alternative is a maori parliament.<br /><br />A new party on its own is not enough to raise interest and involvement, but a strong movement is. Matt and Hone are the types to make room for rangatahi to become more politically involved and active. It is up to people on the street whether they are happy with privatisation and low wages etc or weather they want to do something about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-17330997813444274612011-03-02T16:56:43.975+13:002011-03-02T16:56:43.975+13:00Kia ora anon @ 6:21
Yes, mining, as a political i...Kia ora anon @ 6:21<br /><br />Yes, mining, as a political issue, is not solely a middle class concern. However, in respect of the schedule 4 mining controversy, the primary opposition came from the middle class. <br /><br />In theory the constituency for a new left party exists. However, mobilising that constituency may prove near impossible. Call me a pessimist but I genuinely do not believe that a new party will be enough to increase political awareness among rangatahi, Pasifika peoples etc.<br /><br />Kia ora anon @ 6:59,<br /><br />That would be a good idea. Tamaki Makaurau is now marginal. Pita, Shane and Matt are big players in NZ politics so naturally the media would focus on the electorate, therefore, Matt would have a chance to raise the issues that matter.Morgan Godferyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151402259122819244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-3153558314403555762011-03-01T18:59:52.343+13:002011-03-01T18:59:52.343+13:00Perhaps Matt McCarten should stand as a candidate ...Perhaps Matt McCarten should stand as a candidate in Tamaki Makaurau as a non corporate option, and to raise profile among urban maori. It would gain a lot of attention to the policies of GST and low wages, in a way that a small campaign in Mana never could.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-69483326988699303302011-03-01T18:21:32.511+13:002011-03-01T18:21:32.511+13:00Mining is an only not middle class issue. There is...Mining is an only not middle class issue. There is opposition to coal and lignite mining in Ta Tai Tonga and oppositon to mining in Ta Tai Tokerau. There was an anti mining and forshore and seabed bill hikoi at Waitangi this year. There is iwi opposition to mining and deep sea oil drilling of the East Coast.<br /><br />The CTU of unions opposed mining in National Parks, so I hope you see that mining if an issue dear to heaps that care for Papatuanuku and don't want their mountians mined or rivers polluted.<br /><br />Matt and Hone is they do the hard work, no doubt could have a strong party in 2 election cycles time. A lot of Nga Puhi are young and live in West Auckland and Manakau. If the new party recruits pacific island and maori working class people and youth, and does as well as Matt does at union recruiting and puts Hone's organising skills to use...<br /><br />..a strong aotearoa party could be up and running. The rangatahi want a voice the greens and a new left party could be a voice for those who Hone is seen as a leader, and voice.<br /><br />People want envirommental protection, an end to low wages and job shortages, an end to the constant rise in the cost of living and ever increasing inequality. A maori party in coalition with national cannot raise wages and end inequality or protect papatuanuku when National's policies ensure the opposite. 60% oppose privatisation and asset sales.<br /><br />People are ready for something new, something for the rangatahu to believe in, people are ready for real leadership and a vision.<br /><br />Kia kaha, let the mahi begin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com