Waitangi Day, a taxpayer-funded event, is framed as a political flashpoint, with activist-driven outrage overshadowing meaningful debate.
Some politicians face no backlash for inflammatory remarks, while others are vilified for questioning Treaty orthodoxy. Māori leadership is treated as above accountability, and dissenting Māori voices are ignored. Who benefits? Activists, grievance-driven politicians, and media pushing that narrative. If the debate remains hostile and polarised, Middle New Zealand may disengage from the Treaty altogether. |
