KD was predictable and slightly too long for a stump, MKK was succinct and to the point, BTK straight up oppositional to all but visibly reading his stump #Decision2020#thehui#maoripol
I understand that candidates must demonstrate their connection to the people they are seeking to represent, but it’s off putting hearing them centring themselves in their stories / replies #thehui#Decision2020#maoripol
BTK stumbles a lot in his replies and while at times he speaks eloquently, that little dig about “working hard” to buy his first house clear lack of understanding about housing crisis today 😬 #thehui#Decision2020#maoripol
There’s so much going on in this debate that my fingers can’t type with all the brain swirling!
by that I mean the constant contradictions in thought by KD and BTK, I’m baffled.
I’m not ignoring MKK, who speaks well but nothing standout to tweet about yet 😬 Like, no one is winning this debate 🤔 #thehui#Decision2020#maoripol
It’s possible that BTK could pull more votes than we expect but c certainly not enough to win, will simply split the non-Labour candidate vote, meaning KD is pretty safe. #thehui#Decision2020
Oooh great question from Huhana Lyndon ✊🏼✊🏼 NGĀPUHI NUI TONU #thehui#decision20
Why is BTK even standing in Taitokerau???? He’s not even from there and lives in Tāmaki 😒
There we go “allowing” as a framing is basically internalising the colonisers narrative ✊🏼 - re-phrasing MKK #thehui#decision20
KD would not support a relativity clause for Ngapuhi in a settlement 😒 #thehui#decision20
no one really answered the question on Stage 1 implementation of WT report on sovereignty. Disappointing is an understatement. #thehui#decision20
The immigration question - whether it’s a reduction or a rahui - the surrounding narrative from the candidates is hugely problematic - merit, us first etc is othering and racist #thehui#decision20
So they all want the “document” to be returned to Taitokerau, but won’t confidently and clearly answer the sovereignty implementation question 🤷🏻♀️ #thehui#decision20 - in fairness, I didn’t quite catch MKKs response and haven’t read the mana motuhake policy yet
In conclusion, no one really stood out as winning, unusual and a missed opportunity. It was also the first time, Ive noticed all candidates had notes, which might be part of the issue? In my experience, notes lead you to trying to get out talking points rather than answering q’s.
Any who my inner matakite must have been playing with me because I poured a lemonade instead of a kapu tī for that one 😳
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I’m gonna tell my Māori Party story in a thread. Mostly, to help me structure why I’m finding it so emotionally challenging to not support them, but also why I’m struggling to support them currently.
In 2014, I was at the point of not voting at all. But then I write a post about how the Māori Party were the closest aligned to my values at that time. For those who don’t know, I didn’t have a lot of confidence in te Ao Māori, because I mostly grew up in a different world.
Te Ururoa Flavell reached out on twitter to tautoko. From there, I grew to understand more about the party’s founding + aspirations from more of an insider view as opposed to what I had access to in the media. I’d found a kaupapa whānau where I felt my voice was valued.
In my view, the Māori Party should have centred its campaign on the mana motuhake policy and rather than trying to address every possible issue affecting Māori, it could have focused on the policy positions it supported / opposed through position papers. #maoripol
Still trying to get my head around the full details, practicalities and implications but smaller parties would in my opinion do better to focus on their core driver until they have a big enough membership / core base support to branch out. The Greens are an example of this…
Their environmental focus gave them their footing, then over time were able to reach those looking for more radical solutions to social policy. Although, as they’re learning, when votes are tight re-emphasise your core driver.
Nanaia Mahuta incredibly seasoned and clear in her communications #TheHui#MaoriPol
Donna Pokere-Phillips is right to resist being held to account for previous Māori Party decisions. But it’s natural for the questions to be asked and preparation for them is key #TheHui#MaoriPol
This debate highlights the importance of knowing your electorate. Both are demonstrating their deep connections, but Mahuta has a stronger grasp of the arguments and details #TheHui#MaoriPol
Based on the first segment, I want all 3 in parliament! What a great team that would be for Tāmaki. #TheHui#MaoriPol
So great to see them all tautoko each other while highlighting their unique points of difference and focuses. Am super surprised at JT - what a positive contrast in performance compared to the mayoralty race!
A little bit more fire and differentiating in that round - which is necessary to see the distinctions. The water kōrero was interesting, I like the reference to “water sovereignty” by Peeni. #TheHui#MaoriPol