Māori Rights and Government Policies

The video discusses the new government's policies affecting the Treaty of Waitangi, Māori rights, and public policy. It highlights the coalition's plans to review treaty principles in legislation, potential referendums, and the disestablishment of the Māori health authority. Public protests have emerged against these changes, with both Māori and non-Māori expressing concerns. The Māori King calls for unity and social cohesion in response to divisive policies. The video also addresses government actions impacting the Māori language and culture, noting widespread public support for preserving these aspects.

What is one of the main focuses of the new government's policies regarding the Treaty of Waitangi?

• To strengthen the principles of the treaty

• To review and possibly remove the principles of the treaty from legislation

• To introduce new principles to the treaty

• To ignore the treaty altogether

What is the stance of one of the coalition partners regarding the principles of the treaty?

• They want to strengthen the principles

• They want to have a referendum to define the principles

• They want to ignore the principles

• They want to add new principles

What significant change is the government planning regarding the Māori Health Authority?

• To integrate it with other health services

• To disestablish it

• To increase its funding

• To expand its powers

What is the government's approach to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples?

• To fully implement it

• To partially implement it

• To stop its implementation

• To ignore it

How have the public reacted to the new government's policies?

• There has been widespread support

• The public is unaware of the changes

• There have been protests from both Māori and non-Māori

• The public is indifferent

What is the Māori King's response to the government's policies?

• He supports the policies

• He has called for a National Conference

• He has remained silent

• He has resigned in protest

What is the perception of the government's policies on the Māori language?

• They are neutral towards the language

• They are supportive of the language

• They are seen as an attack on the language

• They are promoting the language internationally

What is the government's directive regarding the use of Māori names in government agencies?

• To use Māori names exclusively

• To use English names first

• To use both names equally

• To avoid using Māori names

What is the public's response to the availability of Māori language courses?

• They are oversubscribed

• They are largely ignored

• They are only popular among Māori

• They are declining in popularity

What is the general sentiment among New Zealanders towards the Māori language and culture?

• They are unaware of it

• They oppose it

• They value it highly

• They are indifferent