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Organisers of a hikoi at Waitangi say their march is about letting Maori know their rights.
Up to 100 people marched peacefully to the flagpole on the upper marae on Friday afternoon.
They came face to face with a Navy Guard, which was standing to attention while the 21-gun salute was fired.
A spokeswoman for the hikoi organisers says Maori need to know the 21-gun salute acknowledges the sovereignty of the United Kingdom over the Maori nation.
She says people need to stop being wooed by the words of politicians and start being true to themselves.
Pakeha and Maori grandmothers joined the hikoi.
The spokeswoman says they were not there to cause trouble and
simply wanted to spread the message of peace and love. She says
it's not in human nature to be killing and fighting each other.
Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples says the hikoi was wonderful.
He says the group, carrying Tino Rangatiratanga sovereignty flags, was ushered onto the Treaty Grounds and made welcome.
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Post new commentahastings said on 2010-02-08 @ 09:53 NZDT: Report abusive post
What a discusting act by that republican man, and that is why he is a republican because he has no morals or standards by burning the flag and dressing up like an idiot. this man should be arrested and held accountable for burning a flag that means alot to me and all New Zealanders especially those who have fought under our flag
pridepassionpower said on 2010-02-08 @ 00:42 NZDT: Report abusive post
I care about the NZ flag being burnt, it really hurts me to see that, how about I burn yours in your face? I just wonder that if I carry on like an idiot and burn flags and become lazy that maybe I might get attention from the govt as well? Just a thought. BRING ON NZ DAY! ONE NATION!
ilightenall said on 2010-02-07 @ 06:45 NZDT: Report abusive post
I'm still buzzing from the Waitangi day celebration held here in Perth. Thousands attended for a day of unity and sharing in our unique Kiwi culture. Kiwi Hot Dogs, whitebait fritters, hangi, L&p with homegrown music and craft stalls, Maori and Pakeha simply celebrating being Kiwi.
santa0007 said on 2010-02-07 @ 04:09 NZDT: Report abusive post
The Littlewood Treaty original version gives me my right to claim "my" land back & restore what has been taken from me without my prior say-so. Who do I gotta fight first & can i bring my Mum.
santa0007 said on 2010-02-07 @ 03:27 NZDT: Report abusive post
Foreshore & seabed issue, ultimately the country is governed by a govt,part of that is protection from invasion by anything, given the ownership goes to a non-govt entity,where are the rights if any of our constitution. As it stands now,if you have a problem with your employer & your Moari & want to take them to court,it can be done through treaty claims,according to legal services agency.Does this really mean seperatism or the justifiable return of life by an inheritad old fashioned system.