tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.comments2023-12-21T23:44:40.324+13:00Maui StreetMorgan Godferyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16151402259122819244noreply@blogger.comBlogger2658125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-68305984812695690672015-10-09T11:55:13.922+13:002015-10-09T11:55:13.922+13:00McLean Park, Napier, venue for rugby in winter and...McLean Park, Napier, venue for rugby in winter and cricket in summer, was named for this fella. I dare say I'd have sympathy for him, as for the devil, if I was to read either biographies.<br />SJ Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293891958415604780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-38322261606155808012015-05-26T08:45:37.690+12:002015-05-26T08:45:37.690+12:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Morgan Godferyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151402259122819244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-26997658431396202202015-05-26T08:12:34.080+12:002015-05-26T08:12:34.080+12:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Ihakanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-11754862730038965832015-05-25T16:32:55.386+12:002015-05-25T16:32:55.386+12:00Guys come on.. By doing English in every school we...Guys come on.. By doing English in every school we are forcing everyone to speak English foreigners have to come here and learn English otherwise people get upset at them. But this isn't even the land of Britain, this land is the Māori's they were forced to learn English fluently, and out of respect we should be MADE to learn a few words in Māori. I agree with choice but then I disagree because everybody's choice affects someone else and takes away their ability to choose. i didn't like the interview but get frustrated when people force their ideas onto others and then oppose anyone who try's to suggest an alternative. These people believe it is Maori trying to force ideas by furthering their daughters education, but really it is them who have the ethnocentric views. I think it is their view of Maori hindering the learning of the language they would probably have accepted French or Japanese.<br />And if we believe everyone should have a right to choose how come school is compulsory how come science math and English are, there are good arguments out their saying that teaching life skills is far more beneficial than academic subjects. we gave up the right to choose when we put our children into school we expect the system to make the best choice for them and now a days with the research it is seen that teaching Maori at a young age will help learning development and the survival of the new Zealand culture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-29426671879500735842015-05-25T10:02:53.998+12:002015-05-25T10:02:53.998+12:00The change of the MCDA 1962 IS OUT of touch for Ma...The change of the MCDA 1962 IS OUT of touch for Maori Wardens. If you are a Maori Warden you can understand that retention of keys and going into hotels are not the only work that wardens do in their communities. They are patrolling schools, working with truants, supporting Kaumaatua, Breaking up conflicts in families, working with P addicts and other addicts it goes on and on. This is a big concern and the MCDA 1962 does not allow us to do those extra miles....We need to become our own autonomy and have a strong relationship at Regional levels,,,,,and Hapuu as well to set up Taura Here Roopu....Remove Maori Wardens from the MCDA 1962.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-34845509655666453252015-05-18T18:14:44.603+12:002015-05-18T18:14:44.603+12:00Part 2:
The school system has flaws; but no system...Part 2:<br />The school system has flaws; but no system is going to suit every person at all times. It also affects many people, not just specifically Pacific or Maori learners. All people have different learning styles (eg: Kinetic, Oral, visual, mix of these). Several studies even conclude there is no evidence to suggest that a change in style, suited to that person, produces better results (H, McDaniel, Rohrer, & Bjork, 2008). Many migrant or NZ-born learners from non-European cultures, such as Chinese or Indian students, also face the same situation and yet still achieve (Ministry of Education, 2013) whilst maintaining their culture. Technology is changing traditional education, such as online learning and extramural study, which may disadvantage older or technically challenged people. It's an individual's/group's choice as to what degree they are prepared to adapt to the changing world. But a possible consequence of not adapting is to fall behind. <br />Your claim that 'resisting Affirmative Action based on ethnicity/disability is a resistance against sharing privilege' is a false dichotomy. I want all people to have a fair and equal opportunity in life/education/employment - I just don't think it's the best way to achieve it. 'Affirmative Action' is a temporary measure at best and will not redress the issue. Tertiary qualification completion rates between 2006-2011 (Ministry of Education, 2013) for Pacific students were between 50-60%, while for Europeans it was between 70-75%. The completion rate for Post-graduate degrees, by Pacific students, was much higher (generally <br />mid 70%). This suggests (I may be off the mark) that many Pacific students enter tertiary study under prepared. Those who are prepared, do very well. I don't object to reserved <br />places per se but I don't see it as a long-term solution to the problem. It may benefit some who will get into tertiary education, but it doesn't guarantee their success nor will it help the majority. I see the solution as increased funding and continuation of programs that are effective in increasing Pacific children's performance at school. Create a level playing field where all Pacific children are adequately prepared and can compete equally - whether their choice be a tertiary education, trade, or some other endeavour. It isn't a quick-fix, but hopefully a solution to finally end this problem. <br /><br />Works Cited<br />H, P., McDaniel, M., Rohrer, D., & Bjork, R. (2008, December). Learning Styles: Concepts & Evidence. Retrieved from Psychologicalscience.org: http://www.psychologicalscience.org/journals/pspi/PSPI_9_3.pdf<br />Ministry of Education. (2013, January 31). Tertiary Key Statistics. Retrieved from Pasifika Education Plan 2013-17: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/PasifikaEducation/<br />Ministry of Education. (2015). Pasifika Education Targets. Retrieved from Education Counts: https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/statistics/pasifika-education/progress_against_pasifika_education_plan_targets<br />QS World University Rankings. (2014). QS World University Rankings 2014/15. Retrieved from topuniversities.com: http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2014#sorting=rank+region=317+country=334+faculty=+stars=false+search=<br />Vice Chancellor -Equity. (2009, March 30). University of Auckland. Retrieved from Equity Policy (UTAS): https://cdn.auckland.ac.nz/assets/central/about/equal-opportunities/policies-and-guidelines/undergraduate-targeted-admission-schemes/UTAS%20Policy%20-.pdf<br /><br />Franixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-32258857340435737582015-05-18T18:13:46.262+12:002015-05-18T18:13:46.262+12:00Sorry guys - response is too long so have to do it...Sorry guys - response is too long so have to do it in 2 parts:<br />I have several thoughts which you may wish to consider re Auckland University's change in its 'Undergraduate Targeted Admissions Scheme ' (UTAS) policy. These mainly focus on your points regarding ethnicity. <br /> People have different interpretations as to the ultimate goal of 'Affirmative Action'. You state that its most important aim (goal) is Diversity. I disagree with your position and believe its ultimate goal is to create a society where all people have a fair and equal chance in life - based on merit and as free from unfairness and bias as possible. To achieve this , we need to create a level playing field where all people have equal opportunity/access to good education and employment. By providing a level playing field, where people are judged equally on their merit and ability, diversity will follow. In other words diversity is a beneficial consequence rather than 'Affirmative Actions' most important aim.<br />It's also important to note that Auckland University's UTAS policy (Vice Chancellor -Equity, 2009) isn't disadvantaging any previously eligible group. The range is broadened to include those disadvantaged through their financial situation and/or being refugees. This increases the diversity of students attending the university. More importantly, it assists in levelling the playing field for those suffering from that particular disadvantage - providing they show merit. If it's perceived to be a disadvantage, then it is only just and fair that all people in that group be included - irrespective of ethnicity or disability.<br />We are living in a more globalised and technologically changing world. New Zealand is small and reliant on overseas trade. We can't afford be insular and must adapt to this changing world; not the other way around. English is an international language and the education system, even though flawed, holds us in good stead both here and overseas (QS World University Rankings, 2014).<br /> To blame the 'largely mono-cultural' system alone, for Pasifika underachievement in education, is to excuse some parents and extended family from their responsibilities. <br />Education starts, and needs to be continually supported, in the home. It also fails to recognise the efforts and achievements of families and the Ministry of Education that have led to an upward trend (Ministry of Education, 2015) in Pasifika achievement in education over the past few years. Particularly in early childhood education attendance and primary/secondary school achievement. For instance. The relative increase in Pasifika school leavers achieving University Entrance standard has increased from 23.1% (2009) to 36.3% (2013) compared to non-Pasifika 43.8% to 50.5% respectively. However, Just over 20% of pacific children attend preschool where over 50% is taught in a pacific language. Add to this homes where a pacific language is mainly spoken. Strictly in terms of education, I don't think this gives the child the best preparation for entering the formal school system. It's the parent's choice but they may be disadvantaging their child from the offset.<br /><br />Franixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-62347433872125939102015-03-12T10:26:11.620+13:002015-03-12T10:26:11.620+13:00ae tikaae tikahayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427738206678199046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-61179170420427967892015-03-12T10:06:51.777+13:002015-03-12T10:06:51.777+13:00Good analysis.Good analysis.Hurricane Huniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554678509056777618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-88520915817925049542015-01-24T08:49:16.291+13:002015-01-24T08:49:16.291+13:00Well Said LeviWell Said LeviAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-82302968307890049042015-01-24T01:49:31.699+13:002015-01-24T01:49:31.699+13:00Tino Rangatiratanga in the Treaty text probably be...Tino Rangatiratanga in the Treaty text probably best translates into English as independence. To reduce it's meaning to hapu leadership is simplistic, belittling, and misses the point somewhat - which was to describe a foreign concept in Te Reo, the rather lofty, and by then legalistic, secular concept of sovereignty or political independence. It would have been extremely confusing to overlay the spiritual connotations of arikitanga in trying to convey such an idea. I suspect the academic was annoyed by your question because it kind of comes at the issue from a thought you had rather than something substantive. Often a rangatira and an ariki were the same person and the powers and status of chiefs were extremely varied.The Whiteboardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715495357806106609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-89096066149726718472015-01-23T11:33:26.212+13:002015-01-23T11:33:26.212+13:00Great comment! Definitely food for thought.Great comment! Definitely food for thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-90574277757882913092015-01-10T11:13:29.106+13:002015-01-10T11:13:29.106+13:00There is something that has bothered me for a long...There is something that has bothered me for a long time and which just keeps on growing! The meaning of "rangatiratanga"! The "treaty industry" as Gareth calls it, as well as iwi Maori academia and cohorts, have over the years, cemented the understanding that "rangatiratanga" equates to self determination for Maori and some will take that further and assert that it means "sovereignty" in the widest sense of that word! When back in 1988 I asked a prominent academic the question “If “rangatiratanga” equates to sovereignty (as he was in the midst of asserting!) what is “arikitanga”? He reacted negatively to my question and seemed to deem it michievous. However, given that traditional Maori society was made up of a bulk of commoners, a smaller group of “rangatira” and a tiny bunch of “ariki”, and that “ariki” were at the top of the pecking order (of course not all iwi had ariki but all tribes would have been familiar with the word) and “rangatira” were the individuals who held day to day responsibility for iwi and hapuu operations, how does “rangatiratanga” equate to sovereignty? A sovereign is an ariki or ariki nui (the term was also used to denote “God”). A rangatria might be compared to a 19th century English “Lord of the Manor” who was, nevertheless, a way down the pecking order from the mighty sovereign! This is important because if you read the treaty in this light it becomes obvious that the British were assuring Maori “rangatira” of their right to exercise “rangatiratanga” as they saw it and at the time this would have been seen as the right to exercise control over their own hapuu. In the Maori world of the 1830s, it was a huge concern for rangatira that they were facing continuing challenges from inside and outside their tribes to their mana and their rangatiratanga. New concepts of social control that arrived with christianity and the proclomations of vocal ‘others’ that recalled the rallying calls of the French revolution, liberty, fraternity and equality, were suggesting that the traditional social control mechanisms were failing. The Treaty guaranteed these rights on a local level, inside the hapu, inside the whanau, determining local land rights …… “Sovereignty”? I don’t think so. Jakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-33923097435679704062015-01-10T09:04:34.177+13:002015-01-10T09:04:34.177+13:00I am so pleased to have someone else answer Gareth...I am so pleased to have someone else answer Gareth Morgan's rather simplistic (and scarey) views of the Treaty settlements. Simplistic views : because there appears to be little knowledge or depth in what he is tryinmg to say. Scarey views: because they are probably shared by large numbers of Pakeha - which show up the ignorance of so many of us Pakeha about the origins of colonial settlement in NZ, and how the Maori were trampled on. <br /><br />This is one area our state education system has failed us on : I was lucky to get a sprinkling of Maori history in the rural country school I attended 64 years ago. My adults sons had very little in the suburban schools (primary and secondary) they attended. Has this changed at all in the intervening years ? If the proper history of NZ settlement hasn't been put into the education curriculum by now, then it needs to be incorporated urgently. <br /><br />And we can be thankful for historians, researchers and writers for at least getting parts of our Pakeha-Maori relationships and history published over the years - Dame Ann Salmon, Michael King, Dick Smith, Vincent O'Malley, Tony Simpson and the like. Jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-87624495021033258642015-01-09T23:54:15.907+13:002015-01-09T23:54:15.907+13:00Morgan's qualification to lecture us on treaty...Morgan's qualification to lecture us on treaty issues comes down to ... Maungatautari. I'm sick of lectures from rich guys. <br />Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322691526769767082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-34727011520966320572015-01-09T16:27:18.566+13:002015-01-09T16:27:18.566+13:00I think it's all hot air when people won't...I think it's all hot air when people won't face the issue that the nz govt today is a different govt of pre 1986. There is imo collusion going on from both sides of the fence when the nz public has no idea that sovereignty was usurped by a govt that suddenly decided to appoint itself in absence of a lawfull mandate from the people as the agency by which the people should decide how independence from the crown who was and still is the entity that should be answering to the issues raised by the treaty. It's all just a big mess and the Gareth Morgan's are just patsys send out to spread diversion and ultimately confuse the real issues that exist. The colonial government was founded on semi truths and deceptive methods, that same govt used semi truths and deceptive methods to set up the incumbent system which is no better and simply continues to deceive and mislead the people with semi truths and this time it's even worse because it has been set up to deceive both maori and pakeha alike. <br /><br />The truth is that there is a conversation going in about new Zealand's constitution and it's being held almost clandestinely while the vast majority of nz is ignorant of its existence and the ramifications. The nz parliament was and is not a lawful govt under international conventions.Levinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-87714577154546411482014-12-08T23:34:57.031+13:002014-12-08T23:34:57.031+13:00gareth morgan is terrible when it comes to things ...gareth morgan is terrible when it comes to things maori. i can't understand it, it's not like he will personally lose anything if maori get more representation and input into decision making at local & central government. he was awful around the whole maungatautari reserve board, and i've found it hard to have any respect for him ever since. i really admire what mr judd is doing, and the fact that he is willing to take so much flak over it. especially when he shouldn't have to.stargazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430290445762377335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-12012853600478145802014-11-29T14:57:15.687+13:002014-11-29T14:57:15.687+13:00well im maori and im so glad to hear your kids are...well im maori and im so glad to hear your kids are learning maori aswel... but learning maori language inevitably introduces you to Maori mythology. the good thing about our culture is that it is not a dogmatic one were not the type of people to say this is truth and nothing but tthe truth.. these stories a created so we can all come to our own conclusions nothing more or nothing less :D Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721011180280571387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-49722920640191116102014-10-22T14:49:43.729+13:002014-10-22T14:49:43.729+13:00A few years later but I do like the way you write ...A few years later but I do like the way you write Morgan and for the most part I even agree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066014670401883901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-64846232909419189472014-09-26T20:38:50.704+12:002014-09-26T20:38:50.704+12:00John, I didn't see Morgan accuse Whyte of any ...John, I didn't see Morgan accuse Whyte of any overt, directly racist statements. To me he was pointing out that Whyte's 'rejection of racially based policies' shuts down conversations about systemic racism, which means we don't ever get to address NZ's systems of Pakeha privilege and domination (which are REAL, take a look around you). That views services NZ's racist reality..<br />My problem with the 'one law for all' discourse from NZ's Pakeha Right is that it dredged up a debate that progressive thinkers had already won in various contexts around the world. NZ's 'Orewa Speech culture' gave you the language you've just brought to bear on this conversation, and now we have to spend our time arguing that blood is thicker than water, again...<br />Respectfully, Tony Farnham <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-88471592259140828442014-09-26T09:43:01.274+12:002014-09-26T09:43:01.274+12:00Internet MANA represented me just fine I thought. ...Internet MANA represented me just fine I thought. Speak for yourself, man. You can't speak for everyone else.<br /><br />And, this.<br /><br />"National deserved its crushing victory – credit to them - we most probably deserved our routing."<br /><br />SMHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-64555896710381905292014-09-25T12:24:41.758+12:002014-09-25T12:24:41.758+12:00A triumph of marketing, over reality. .
Or as one...A triumph of marketing, over reality. .<br /><br />Or as one National supporting corporate servant said to me. "Perception is reality.<br /><br />Welcome to the Greens by the way. Look forward to our heated discussions in the policy forums.<br /><br />And rebuilding the grass roots movements for change.KjThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583435107822078614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-19190844939349186782014-09-23T13:43:00.150+12:002014-09-23T13:43:00.150+12:00Key the great actor, a man of no real substance. B...Key the great actor, a man of no real substance. But still, PM for a third term.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952914908453937218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-25490827259945152172014-09-22T11:06:52.850+12:002014-09-22T11:06:52.850+12:00Please. Don't ever say "left" again....Please. Don't ever say "left" again. Say "progressive". Don't ever say "right" again. Say "selfish wing of the conservatives". Please. Or say "good Nationals" to distinguish them from the selfish Dirty Politics Nationals. We need to reclaim the language. Promise? <br /><br />Welcome to the Green Party.<br /><br />I'm not too sure I agree with your analysis. I think it's about trust, personality and bending the rules a la No. 8 wire. Many voters are happy to see the rules bent if the end justifies the means (mass surveillance for example). They know Key behaves the way he does, but trust him not to go too far. They warm to his persona. They didn't trust David or warm to him. <br /><br />Meantime I'm looking forward to a growth in civil society. eg. teachers opposing the education "reforms", ordinary NZers supporting KidsCan, neighbours helping each other and encouraging uptake of green initiatives (imagine kitchen gardens on all the berms), farmers getting together to farm better, truck drivers realising that most congestion slowing them down is in urban areas, low paid workers joining unions, the list is endless. We can get things done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687643215117543088.post-41159794313064708092014-09-22T09:46:33.287+12:002014-09-22T09:46:33.287+12:00You are right in some ways. Labour no longer has t...You are right in some ways. Labour no longer has the ground membership. The Unions have been sidelined and dis-empowered. Further legislation coming to make this worse. Once the power base of the Labour Party the unuions have no backing from the people. The poorer people who need the support are too busy or ground down to have time for active membership and volunteer work to support campaigns. It will take some mighty leadership and some constructive planning to get the left rolling again. Pemheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336252186006497049noreply@blogger.com