Really solid call, and timely comments about the divisive politics being imported from America at the moment.

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    I suspect they would be unable to do much at all, Iwi have shown a willingness to protest ferociously and with great effect in the last few decades, most notably the multiple successful occupations they have staged over the years.

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      1 year ago

      So rather than remedying the lack of indigenous representation that is forcing them to protest in the first place, we should just let them keep protesting in lieu of having a seat at the table?

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        The protests that were around the sale of land not owned or controlled by the central government, you mean?