how the Hobson’s Pledge campaign relies on a ‘historical fiction’
- Written by Richard Shaw, Professor of Politics, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThe phrase “We are now one people” has resurfaced lately, largely due to a campaign by the Hobson’s Pledge lobby group against the retention of Māori wards at referendums being held as part of the upcoming local body elections.
Māori wards and constituencies are the local authority equivalent...
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