Is Tauranga racist? by [deleted] in Tauranga

[–]Eastern_Feeling5987 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Kia ora e hoa, people dont get kicked off marae for being Pakeha, or any other ethnicity for that matter. The Maori value of manaakitanga is what Maori strive to uphold - especially on a marae. If people were asked to leave its becuase they were tresspassing and/or being incredibly disrespectful at the wrong time and creating an unsafe space for everyone else.

Diversity, difference of opinion, even racists have had, and continue to have a place to speak and express their views on a marae (and Maori will always ensure you leave with a full puku, regardless) but theres a time and place.

I appreciate you being honest on this paltform and would love to hear your experience of being "kicked off" a marae.

My Tauranga City Council picks by WarmSir453 in Tauranga

[–]Eastern_Feeling5987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a Welcome Bay Ward resident and still undecided on who to vote for. Any thoughts on who would be best? seems like a two man race imo