Hobson's Pledge

Hobson's Pledge is a lobby group in New Zealand that was formed in late September 2015 to oppose alleged Māori favoritism and to advocate equality for all New Zealanders regardless of race. It is named after William Hobson, the first Governor-General of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi.[1][2] The group is led by former National Party leader Don Brash[1] with other key members including the academic David Round and the businessman Peter Shirtcliffe.[3] Hobson's Pledge advocates abolishing the allocated Māori seats in the New Zealand Parliament[4] and the Waitangi Tribunal,[5] eliminating affirmative action, and contends that the Māori tribes ceded sovereignty under the terms of the Treaty of Waitangi.[6] Hobson's Pledge has been criticized by several prominent New Zealand personalities including broadcaster Willie Jackson, Labour Party leader Andrew Little, and Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei.[1][7]

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Notes and references

  1. 1 2 3 Leslie, Demelza (29 September 2016). "Lobby group formed to oppose 'Māori favouritism'". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  2. ↑ Satherley, Dan (30 September 2016). "Don Brash backs Winston Peters to end Maori 'separatism'". Newshub. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Meet the people behind Hobson's Pledge Trust". Hobson's Pledge. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  4. ↑ "Maori seats outdated". Hobson's Choice. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "Tribunal must go". Hobson's Pledge. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Treaty texts". Hobson's Pledge. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  7. ↑ Kupenga, Talisa (29 September 2016). "Brash sings same Māori Privilege song – Willie Jackson". Maori Television News.
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