Pagani on Labour’s Maori Policy
The blog post below appeared briefly on John Pagani’s blog last night. It disappeared very quickly and I suspect it was unintentional. You can e-mail posts into Posterous, so an e-mail meant for someone else that you send to your Posterous address will automatically appear on the blog.
johnpagani’s posterous: Mate, you are going to love this – an actual policy
Monday, 14 November 2011
Labour will tackle barriers to Iwi, Hapu, Whanau and Maori progress head-on with a holistic approach to snuffle snooze snore
“In many ways the past three years have been an up-hill battle for Māori,” Parekura Horomia waffled, taking tike only to make sure all Maori problems are fixed by applying that irritating and vaguely North Korean macron to the “a”.
“Institutions such as Te Kōhanga Reo, the Māori wardens, Hauora and the Māori Women’s Welfare League have been systematically undervalued by the National Government.’
“Systematcially undervalued.” Who wouldn’t vote against that two-macron sentence.
“This is on top of an unprecedented increase in the cost of living. With an unemployment rate of 16 per cent Māori Whānau in rural towns and cities are feeling the pinch more than most.
Whanau gets one with a capital W!
“Labour has concrete – fucking concrete man, not just your flimsy fucking balsa wood – policies on the table that will have tangible benefits for Maori, growing the Māori economy to equip rangatahi with the skills they need to secure a job.
Tangible benefits. Who doesn’t want a tangible benefit?
“Tamariki are the foundation of our whānau and make up a significant chunk of the Māori population at large.’
And a significant chunk of our cliches. Therefore we have to do something. But what?
Too many Māori children are living in homes where people struggle to make ends meet as the cost of living outstrips wages.
“Labour will address this encouraging participation in Positive Parenting programmes, making access to medical care and early childhood education easy and affordable, and expanding support for Te Kōhanga Reo.
“Importantly, Labour will immediately restore $2 million to the Training Incentive Allowance so people on benefits can expand their own and their children’s horizons.
Yay. In the 85th par, an actual policy.
“All New Zealanders agree that we must look after our young people to look after our future.
, so if all nzers agree, is it necessary to mention it? All NZers shit. somethings are best left unsaid.
“Labour has a host – a fucking host maaaan – of policies which target Māori youth to ensure they get the best out of extracurricular activities, are insulated from the risks of drug and alcohol abuse and have opportunities for training, work experience and employment.
Hang on, that’s: Getting the best out of extrafuckmeisthisaword?; 2: insulating from risks associated with things you cannot insulate from the risks of; and opportunities for waffling. Wow. IN one sentence. But where are the macrons?
“Labour is staunch supporter of the Maori economy and will invest more in Maori tourism as well as looking into iwi collaboration with private investors to boost Maori productivity.
“Labour will also develop a mentoring programme to develop better Maori governance and executive strategies which span obligations between community and commerce.
“executive strategies which span obligations between community and commerce.” How are these people not smacking the Maro seats?
“Labour has strong policies to lift the prospects of the Maori nationwide, ”Parekura Horomia said.
What the fuck happened to my macron there?
Parekura
HOROMIA
Māori Affairs Spokesperson
14 November 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT
Labour tackles Maori progress head-on
Labour will tackle barriers to Iwi, Hapu, Whanau and Maori progress head-on with a holistic approach to the cost of living, with policy that puts our kids first, supports rangatahi development, invests in jobs, skills, and grows the Maori economy, says Labour’s Maori Affairs spokesperson Parekura Horomia.
“In many ways the past three years have been an up-hill battle for Māori,” Parekura Horomia said.
“Institutions such as Te Kōhanga Reo, the Māori wardens, Hauora and the Māori Women’s Welfare League have been systematically undervalued by the National Government.
“This is on top of an unprecedented increase in the cost of living. With an unemployment rate of 16 per cent Māori Whānau in rural towns and cities are feeling the pinch more than most.
“Labour has concrete policies on the table that will have tangible benefits for Maori, growing the Māori economy to equip rangatahi with the skills they need to secure a job.
“Tamariki are the foundation of our whānau and make up a significant chunk of the Māori population at large. Too many Māori children are living in homes where people struggle to make ends meet as the cost of living outstrips wages.
“Labour will address this encouraging participation in Positive Parenting programmes, making access to medical care and early childhood education easy and affordable, and expanding support for Te Kōhanga Reo.
“Importantly, Labour will immediately restore $2 million to the Training Incentive Allowance so people on benefits can expand their own and their children’s horizons.
“All New Zealanders agree that we must look after our young people to look after our future.
“Labour has a host of policies which target Māori youth to ensure they get the best out of extracurricular activities, are insulated from the risks of drug and alcohol abuse and have opportunities for training, work experience and employment.
“Labour is staunch supporter of the Maori economy and will invest more in Maori tourism as well as looking into iwi collaboration with private investors to boost Maori productivity.
“Labour will also develop a mentoring programme to develop better Maori governance and executive strategies which span obligations between community and commerce.
“Labour has strong policies to lift the prospects of the Maori nationwide, ”Parekura Horomia said.
Contact: Parekura Horomia xxx xxx Authorised by Parekura Horomia MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Vikki Carter
Press Secretary
Office of Hon Phil Goff
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I think this may be John’s best blog post ever, albeit unintentional. He skewers Labour’s waffle posing as policy, expertly.