Am I the only one who thinks it is offensive to impose some prayer on someone who doesn't believe?
No, the religious nonsense needs to be kicked out, including Ratana. I have no problem with them having a few formalities in Maori for the opening of Parliament or even each session, it is one of the official languages of NZ and part of what makes NZ and amongst all the other BS procedures having the kindergartners we keep electing having to stand in silence for few minutes doesn't hurt.
Exactly right. This coalition in the current form is not a "9 years cycle" Government. But yes I think it is logical to expect English to step down and do some other more interesting stuff. I would not be surprised if National would soon end up with female Leader and Deputy, Amy Adams and Nikki Kaye
Possible , men are definitely now outsiders when it comes to selections for all positions in public life.
I have no problem with them having a few formalities in Maori for the opening of Parliament or even each session, it is one of the official languages of NZ and part of what makes NZ
You'll get no argument fom me on that. And Signed Language as well. But a simple formality is all that is required - no beceaching some deity.
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