Woke Council staff hate NZ history

Chris Lynch reports:

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has asked Council staff to reconsider their decision not to support an official 175th Canterbury anniversary celebration.

The move follows a public backlash over the Council’s refusal to formally endorse the milestone, with staff citing colonial concerns as one of the reasons for their decision.

On Monday, a Council spokesperson told chrislynchmedia.com, “We have shifted towards more inclusive and balanced historical narratives since the 150th anniversary in 2000, which has greater recognition of Māori perspectives and the historical harm of colonisation.”

God save us from woke staff who think that a country can’t celebrate its history and self-flagellation is the only acceptable course of action.

However, on Tuesday afternoon, after public polls by The Christchurch Star and Chris Lynch Media showed overwhelming support for a formal celebration, the Council softened its stance.

In a statement to Chris Lynch Media, Phil Mauger said he had spoken with the Council’s Chief Executive about the issue.

“While the Chief Executive reiterated that it was an operational decision not to support the list of activities suggested by an organiser, I have asked that Civic and International Relations develop a plan for an appropriate civic event to commemorate the occasion in December, which will be done.”

It shouldn’t need the Mayor to intervene for common sense to prevail.

I guess England shouldn’t celebrate its 1,100th birthday in 2027 because of the mean things done to the Mercians in the 900s.