The birth of a little whipper snapper in Great Britain has generated much conversation all around the globe. It seems like a good time to take a good long look at the Royal family and their place in modern NZ. What real value do they add to our lives and how exactly does OUR-tearoa benefit from the COMMONWEALTH. Well I'm not sure about the rest of NZ... but Maori have benefited from the royals via the Treaty of Waitangi.
That treaty signed between IWI and the CROWN is the cornerstone document of our country... and it has given Maori the confidence... and the legal platform to fight for our rights. Our official connection with the Royals began on Feb 6 1840 and every time we celebrate the treaty, we celebrate that relationship. I am worried about the constitution conversation currently in progress. What is motivating that korero?
I wonder what will happen if we become a republic... what will become of the Treaty if the CROWN are no longer part of our structure. Will that impact on our rights. Is this conversation about releasing ourselves from the royal grip... or is it about finding another way round the treaty.
Good luck Will and Kate... and the little guy... nau mai haere mai ki te aomarama
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