February 03, 2016
Key Waitangi invite sows confusion
John Key should be welcomed in to Te Tii Marae in Waitangi on Friday despite concerns about the impact of the Trans Pacific Partnership on the Treaty of Waitangi.
Marae trustees yesterday issued the invitation despite a negative vote at a hui called to discuss the issue.
He will be brought onto the marae by Ngapuhi kuia Titewhai Harawira, a role she assumed more than a decade ago.
Te Kotahitanga o Nga Hapu o Ngapuhi co-chair Rudy Taylor says Ngapuhi tikanga is to welcome people who are at the gate, even if they may disagree with some of what they say.
Mr Key said yesterday he’s still unsure whether he’s been properly invited, and he will only go if he can speak.
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