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Māori Party

The Māori Party’s principles include upholding of indigenous values, compulsory "heritage studies" in schools, and Māori ownership of the foreshore and the seabed.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe that the principles outlined by the Māori Party could be adapted into your country's political system? Why or why not?

 @9TT8NRZNew Zealand Firstanswered…2yrs2Y

No, Te Pati Maori has morphed into an activist organisation with nothing to offer but divisive, inflammatory rhetoric.

 @9TFBSGTOpportunityanswered…2yrs2Y

No. Te Pāti Māori proposes a seperate Māori Parliament, this is NOT Co-governance, this is seperatism.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What might be the impact on tourism and economic development if indigenous people have ownership and control over their lands and waters?

 @9SHDC2ZOpportunityanswered…2yrs2Y

Nothing, it's giving them back what we paid very little for 180 years ago

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what ways do you think recognizing and valuing indigenous knowledge can contribute to a country's progress?

 @9YKDDBYMāorianswered…2yrs2Y

That more indegineous people will have better and more opportunities.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If every nation prioritized indigenous values, how might global politics and environmental policies change?

 @9RP22BJNational answered…2yrs2Y

More pro-enviromental policies might arise, and global politics would include reparations to native peoples.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would implementing 'heritage studies' in schools impact students' understanding of their own culture and others?

 @9ZHGPQZLabouranswered…2yrs2Y

It would take away from learning subjects like Maths and english

 @9FDSVDCACTdisagreed…3yrs3Y

spongers party

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can the balance between modern development and preserving indigenous lands and rights be achieved? Share examples or thoughts.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What benefits or challenges could arise from making 'heritage studies' a mandatory part of the education system?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you think the values and policies of indigenous political parties like the Māori Party could influence global environmental conservation efforts?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might the compulsory study of a nation's indigenous history affect the unity and identity of its people?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Discuss the fairness of Māori ownership of the foreshore and seabed: should this be a model for other indigenous claims worldwide?

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