Thanks for doing this interview. It would have been good to have a panel with a AU Maori student who can share their experience of being 18-20yo probably away from home for the first time in a large competitive academic university where only 13% of students look and sound like you. I went to AU in the late 80s and we had spaces in the Student Union Buildings B Block run wholly for and by students funded by the compulsory student association fees. Later I worked at various universities and these spaces are slowly disappearing. It’s more difficult to maintain social and cultural support systems on campuses especially when the stress of exams and assignments kicks in. Maybe a contributing factor to the dismal attendance to lectures many unis are experiencing.
It was most definitely a debate - not a free spiel that doesn't go unchallenged. Dr Parmjeet Parmar was able to share her thoughts and concerns in length.
@@antmanatthemoment7233 I'd laugh. I'd also question it because I'd be intensely curious as to why. Not unlike what's been happening with this issue. I would be expecting a serious answer.
Her position on the matter precludes historical context, cultural identity, education and empowerment, inclusivity, and the supportive environment that those spaces create.
I wonder how she would feel about other cultural spaces which UoA has and has always had. Asian community groups (Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc). But it must be the Maoris and PIs dont fund Act or National party so they continue to attack the poor.
Can non-Maori/ Pacifika students sit in these spaces? If they have a friend/s who are M/P could you go sit and study with them in such spaces? for example.
Yes. It's just a safe space for people who face historical and ongoing discrimination and victimization because of their race. That's all it is, a safe space.
Do Māori & pasifika engage with their education through their stories which they elucidate through their songs? Is it socially acceptable to sing in libraries or easy for them to learn in noisy campus outdoor spaces? Does paying a tuition entail a student access to learning spaces? Is this even an issue? - these are the questions I would ask the lady.
The general public didn't know about this, nor cared. ACT used it to thrust racial politics into the spotlight, as they are oft to do. I oppose ACT and I definitely oppose ACT pulling bullshit like this.
ACT are Neo Liberalists. They want to Privatise everything. Make Aotearoa into a Business .... not a Country. They opposed 3Waters because they want to grab it for themselves. Tangata Whenua are the ones who are standing in the way of their Capitalist evil. :/
What's wrong with talking about things? The story if the study areas broke before because someone thought it was worth breaking for whatever reason, then media jumped on it because they knew it would whip up feelings of intrigue and concern and it took flight.. people got talking about it and then ACT responded to society asking "is this okay?" or "is this racism?" so they did what political parties do which is answer the call. Labour and Green had no comment because they're silent approvers or just lacking guts which is what National's problem is.. I applaud ACT for being brave and clear in their position leaving no room to wonder. Agree or disagree, it's worthy of some critical praise.
Goodness Cameron, give it a rest. The woman explained in the first five minutes. What part of 'lets not separate our people on the basis of race' do you not understand?
the space is designed for cultural safety form racist attackers but all people are welcome there on the understanding that the space has requirements of respect and anti-racism.
I got a degree at Auck Uni. I've asked to disassociate from them because of their apartheid policies. I've also met with Dr Parmar when she was a Nat MP, and respect her.
The concept of safe spaces for specific racial or ethnic groups is not inherently racist. Safe spaces are intended to provide support, affirmation, and a sense of belonging for individuals who may face systemic discrimination or marginalization based on their racial or ethnic identity. Furthermore, it's essential to recognize that addressing systemic racism and promoting equity often involves creating spaces and initiatives that acknowledge and address the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities, including indigenous peoples like the Maori. These efforts are part of broader initiatives aimed at creating more just and inclusive societies
Like entering another persons home, you enter only with their permission to come in and when you do so on their terms (which is a privilege not a given)you do grow to understand differences as well as compatibilities. I get what is being said here, we are very multicultural but we also need to acknowledge our early N.Z history which particularly in the education space has not always been kind to young Maori. Combine this with the rich cultural diversities we currently have, there is a place for all of it here.
I’ve never found an LGBT 🏳️🌈 space when attending higher learning. Do I deserve one because I’m gay and our community has been historically oppressed…? 😂
What’s wrong with a little racial segregation - I mean everyone thought it was a great idea in apartheid South Africa and the Jim Crow era of the Southern USA right?
New Zealand has such a high South african population due to immigration due to apartheid that there are actually more South Africas and Chinese combined then Maori. So shouldnt THAT tell you that kind of segregation isnt welcome here? My parents moved to NZ when pregnant with me just to escape that, you're extremely ignorant.
No one has excluded other people from 'getting in that space' Parmjeet. Erica said that she herself has been in there. You are race-baiting, when you use words like 'segregation'. Stop playing dumb and stop dumping on tangata whenua :(
My mrs was excluded from this area studying with this group and having no other group to belong to she completed her degree alone. Erica is maori, hence why she was allowed in the space. I am also maori by the way but there is no maori only areas on my building site
@AngieSainty fair, there is probably nothing I can do to convince you I'm not lying, but this is the truth 😂 I may be wrong about Eric's but I thought I'd heard her say it in the past
@@michaeloxlarge4345 You said Erica is Maori, with all certainty. Why did you do that? Did you not 'do your own research' And I find it hard to believe your 'Mrs' did her degree on her own. Uni is inclusive of students. What did she study?
@@michaeloxlarge4345 Are you mixing Erica up with Casey Costello? You shouldn't say things that are not true, just because you 'heard' it from somewhere. Disinformation is the scourge of social media. There is such a thing as 'duty of care'. . :./ ACT is making something out of nothing and yes, I think you are lying about your 'Mrs' not being allowed in that Space. :/ What was her reason for wanting to be in there? Maori would not exclude her for wanting to learn and socialise. It is your word against mine ... and yes, there is no way of proving that you are telling the truth, unless I talked to you and your wife, face to face. You give Anecdotal examples. :/
Inclusivity is not precluded by providing safe spaces for Maori people as the spaces do not exclude or segregate others. Instead, they complement broader diversity and inclusion efforts on campus and promote dialogue, understanding, and collaboration across different cultural and ethnic groups.
What say does she have for Pasfika and Maori students? Like, is she Maori or Pacific Islander? How does she, an Indian, have a say for the totally opposite minority. What if the sign was a survey or smthing else that wasn’t intentionally racist!? Come on, you aren’t supposed to be in this convo. (Not sexist don’t worry) She says it matters about the thinking of the students. Basically she’s saying that the thinking of the students matter which she’s right about, but her opinion doesn’t matter, and I don’t respect it either. Like does she know what the sign was intended?
@@dobbynp I went to a cafe in Remuera today. The white people looked angry and repulsed at my presence. I was well dressed and friendly in work uniform. I'm telling you, racism is a disease.
Why would you feel the need for a cultural "safe space" when your culture is literally inextricably woven into the very fabric of this country's existence? It's not as if your basic human rights to free speech and freedom of expression have been outlawed, and you can't congregate freely. Any areas which by design create separation, divisiveness, exclusivity on a cultural/ethnic basis simply actively encourage and allow hatred and mistrust to flourish. The powers that be want the world distracted and at each other's throats. Makes the practice of divide and rule much easier. May God Bless You And Yours 🇮🇪🇮🇹✌🏼
Does she think that by allowing other students in they'll somehow be exposed to Maori culture? Like are they going to do a karanga for them or something😭🤣 those Maori and pasifika students are just that they're students, they shouldn't have to teach others bc they're not teachers. And why all of a sudden to people care enough about learning about Maori and pasifika culture to the point of calling to remove Maori and pasifika spaces bc they don't feel included???? Mind boggling.
There is so much talking across on each other and not engaging in the points. Heres the issue with race-separated spaces by state sponsored places like universities: - you automatically think "an us and them mentality" . - there is not an equal opportunity for other races to engage in that space by definition. - it validates a racist idea that maori and pasifika can't do anything themselves and need institutions to give them special privileges, which actually stigmatizes the races more (btw im part maori). This just isn't a well thought out idea to morally deal with racial differences full stop. As for the points, the interviewer brought up. We have womens spaces to protect them from men. Like how we have segragated bathrooms. Most guys could care less if a woman came into the mens bathroom, but the same could not be said for the opposite. About lgtb seperated places, i think that's inherently wrong too based on the points before. Gotta be consistent here. Praying spaces aren't based on inalienable characteristics. Instead, they are based on belief systems, so its not an apples to apples comparison. Beliefs are decisions on moral ideas and not based on skin color or sex or sexual orientation. To sum it all up, if you want your own space with people who look like you, dont go asking the taxpayer to sponsor it. Set up private places instead.
There are other spaces for cultural identity at Uni .... why are Tangata Whenua and Pacific Islanders being targeted? I ask you that. We live in the Pacific. What country does this Indian born Doctor thinks she lives in?
@AngieSainty i hear you, and if there are any spaces, and I mean any, that are separated based on racial reasons, I think that's inherently wrong. White, brown, and every color in between. The reason this has been brought up is because there are many in nz who think this is okay for this to happen if the person comes from a minority background. While there was obvious discrimination in the past against Maori and Pasifika, I truly believe present discrimination is just not the answer to try to balance the scales. It breeds comptemt.
Cameron Bennet is trying to justify this racial division , culture and race are interlinked . Nobody is preventing Maori from mingling with other Maori , they do not need to have special spaces to do so as their culture will and should bind them . NZ is changing and not for the better !
Does go along with muslim communitity, asain community and pasifica, having their own reps as they want them, this is home, we have one rep per for everyone, go back where they came from if the they want to live to their customs and culture
Maori lived well into there 100s before europians arived and we didint know what sickness was untill europian set foot we now have the worst stats regarding health from cancer strokes to heart attacks and the list go's on maori men are lucky to live into there 60s and females into there 70s europians are alot more immune to the europian way of life and live longer that is a fact. the food we now eat cemicals in almost everything to the edictions we face and the sickneses we try to combat It will take many genorations to improve maori health we need maori wards in Aotearoa New Zealand its not about having more rights then any other or being separate. maori doctors who have been taught from the best Europian doctors of the world can make huge changes in maori health its also a place were maori are together on there healing journey and dont feal alone we all have comfort in our own people caring for us and its what we need Sorry for the miss spelling hope you can read it lol all said with love and hope some might get a better understanding from one maori point of view lets unite but respect each others culture take care
Thanks for doing this interview. It would have been good to have a panel with a AU Maori student who can share their experience of being 18-20yo probably away from home for the first time in a large competitive academic university where only 13% of students look and sound like you. I went to AU in the late 80s and we had spaces in the Student Union Buildings B Block run wholly for and by students funded by the compulsory student association fees. Later I worked at various universities and these spaces are slowly disappearing. It’s more difficult to maintain social and cultural support systems on campuses especially when the stress of exams and assignments kicks in. Maybe a contributing factor to the dismal attendance to lectures many unis are experiencing.
I agree .... lets hear from the students.
Sometimes racism is a wonderful thing.
@@michaeledgar6118 he aha?
I’m a law student at UOA and use these pasifika spaces however it’s absolutely separatist! Fr
In fairness, the reporter's bias is evident, she couldn't win here. It's a debate rather than interview and not Ta Ao at its best.
It was most definitely a debate - not a free spiel that doesn't go unchallenged. Dr Parmjeet Parmar was able to share her thoughts and concerns in length.
Why do i get the feeling this guy would have a different opinion if it was a "whites only" space
It would be different if the sign said brown people only but it didn't. There are white or light skinned Maori and islanders.
He would be absolutely outraged.
@@Immortal_Maori21 ok, what if the sign said "pakeha only" meaning only those of purely European heritage?
@@MrFairlane58 so would I, but the difference between me and him, is that I'm consistent with those principles
@@antmanatthemoment7233 I'd laugh. I'd also question it because I'd be intensely curious as to why. Not unlike what's been happening with this issue. I would be expecting a serious answer.
I find her confusing. How she responds isn't to the question being asked.
Word Salad .... comes from Privilege. Baffle them with Bullshit.
Her position on the matter precludes historical context, cultural identity, education and empowerment, inclusivity, and the supportive environment that those spaces create.
I wonder how she would feel about other cultural spaces which UoA has and has always had. Asian community groups (Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc). But it must be the Maoris and PIs dont fund Act or National party so they continue to attack the poor.
Can non-Maori/ Pacifika students sit in these spaces? If they have a friend/s who are M/P could you go sit and study with them in such spaces? for example.
Im maori and im shore they would welcome you
@@herereihana7892 That's cool, I'd be kinda unsure if some would be ok with it, so long as I don't get told off :P
@@herereihana7892 sure, not shore but yes, you're right.
Yes. It's just a safe space for people who face historical and ongoing discrimination and victimization because of their race. That's all it is, a safe space.
@@JamesSumner-Goodwin maori are caring welcoming and awesome host if anything they would love u for it
Do Māori & pasifika engage with their education through their stories which they elucidate through their songs? Is it socially acceptable to sing in libraries or easy for them to learn in noisy campus outdoor spaces? Does paying a tuition entail a student access to learning spaces? Is this even an issue? - these are the questions I would ask the lady.
Libraries have the QUIET rule. Just saying .... What if they want to share Kai? You can't do that in a Library.
She's like a broken record! Is she the ACT Party token Indian?
"Token indian" wow, I see exceptionalism here.
The general public didn't know about this, nor cared. ACT used it to thrust racial politics into the spotlight, as they are oft to do. I oppose ACT and I definitely oppose ACT pulling bullshit like this.
ACT are Neo Liberalists. They want to Privatise everything. Make Aotearoa into a Business .... not a Country. They opposed 3Waters because they want to grab it for themselves. Tangata Whenua are the ones who are standing in the way of their Capitalist evil. :/
What's wrong with talking about things? The story if the study areas broke before because someone thought it was worth breaking for whatever reason, then media jumped on it because they knew it would whip up feelings of intrigue and concern and it took flight.. people got talking about it and then ACT responded to society asking "is this okay?" or "is this racism?" so they did what political parties do which is answer the call. Labour and Green had no comment because they're silent approvers or just lacking guts which is what National's problem is.. I applaud ACT for being brave and clear in their position leaving no room to wonder. Agree or disagree, it's worthy of some critical praise.
Goodness Cameron, give it a rest. The woman explained in the first five minutes. What part of 'lets not separate our people on the basis of race' do you not understand?
the space is designed for cultural safety form racist attackers but all people are welcome there on the understanding that the space has requirements of respect and anti-racism.
I got a degree at Auck Uni. I've asked to disassociate from them because of their apartheid policies. I've also met with Dr Parmar when she was a Nat MP, and respect her.
Reverse racism 😂😂😂😂 good one
Cameron you were really soft on her
Reverse racism is just racism
Cameron was actually quite Pointed. (y)
@@michaeloxlarge4345 yeah,, like the Lady from India, whose culture practises Caste. :/
The concept of safe spaces for specific racial or ethnic groups is not inherently racist. Safe spaces are intended to provide support, affirmation, and a sense of belonging for individuals who may face systemic discrimination or marginalization based on their racial or ethnic identity.
Furthermore, it's essential to recognize that addressing systemic racism and promoting equity often involves creating spaces and initiatives that acknowledge and address the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities, including indigenous peoples like the Maori. These efforts are part of broader initiatives aimed at creating more just and inclusive societies
Like entering another persons home, you enter only with their permission to come in and when you do so on their terms (which is a privilege not a given)you do grow to understand differences as well as compatibilities. I get what is being said here, we are very multicultural but we also need to acknowledge our early N.Z history which particularly in the education space has not always been kind to young Maori. Combine this with the rich cultural diversities we currently have, there is a place for all of it here.
I’ve never found an LGBT 🏳️🌈 space when attending higher learning. Do I deserve one because I’m gay and our community has been historically oppressed…? 😂
What a spoon
If i lived in another country and saw special treatment of indigenous people i wouldn't even think twice about it ! I chose to go to that country !!
What’s wrong with a little racial segregation - I mean everyone thought it was a great idea in apartheid South Africa and the Jim Crow era of the Southern USA right?
Not even close to the same thing. Your education is showing. I would tell you to look up the points you made, but I know you wont.
BS talk buh
New Zealand has such a high South african population due to immigration due to apartheid that there are actually more South Africas and Chinese combined then Maori. So shouldnt THAT tell you that kind of segregation isnt welcome here? My parents moved to NZ when pregnant with me just to escape that, you're extremely ignorant.
@@sally-annward375 Then you are Tangata Tiriti? Do you appreciate Te Tiriti? I hope so. You are extremely fortunate. Arohamai.
Acts gameplan out in the open.
Interesting that the interviewer cannot understand why apartheid has a down side
No one has excluded other people from 'getting in that space' Parmjeet. Erica said that she herself has been in there. You are race-baiting, when you use words like 'segregation'. Stop playing dumb and stop dumping on tangata whenua :(
My mrs was excluded from this area studying with this group and having no other group to belong to she completed her degree alone. Erica is maori, hence why she was allowed in the space. I am also maori by the way but there is no maori only areas on my building site
@@michaeloxlarge4345 I don't believe you, unless your 'Mrs' was being belligerent. And no, Erica is not Maori. Stop lying.
@AngieSainty fair, there is probably nothing I can do to convince you I'm not lying, but this is the truth 😂 I may be wrong about Eric's but I thought I'd heard her say it in the past
@@michaeloxlarge4345 You said Erica is Maori, with all certainty. Why did you do that? Did you not 'do your own research' And I find it hard to believe your 'Mrs' did her degree on her own. Uni is inclusive of students. What did she study?
@@michaeloxlarge4345 Are you mixing Erica up with Casey Costello? You shouldn't say things that are not true, just because you 'heard' it from somewhere. Disinformation is the scourge of social media. There is such a thing as 'duty of care'. . :./ ACT is making something out of nothing and yes, I think you are lying about your 'Mrs' not being allowed in that Space. :/ What was her reason for wanting to be in there? Maori would not exclude her for wanting to learn and socialise. It is your word against mine ... and yes, there is no way of proving that you are telling the truth, unless I talked to you and your wife, face to face. You give Anecdotal examples. :/
Inclusivity is not precluded by providing safe spaces for Maori people as the spaces do not exclude or segregate others. Instead, they complement broader diversity and inclusion efforts on campus and promote dialogue, understanding, and collaboration across different cultural and ethnic groups.
I agree this is not new, the programme has been around for sometime...
Easy target...I guarantee the Pacific & Maori students will invite other students from other cultures to the space.
Please note, there are many other spaces that Pacific & Maori students are part of...
@@fl7907 and some will probably tell them to get out because it is their space and they are not invited :)
I’m Māori Tongan and it’s absolutely segregation. For people who hate labels and boxes we sure love to put ppl in said boxes. “Safe space” 😂
What say does she have for Pasfika and Maori students? Like, is she Maori or Pacific Islander? How does she, an Indian, have a say for the totally opposite minority. What if the sign was a survey or smthing else that wasn’t intentionally racist!? Come on, you aren’t supposed to be in this convo. (Not sexist don’t worry) She says it matters about the thinking of the students. Basically she’s saying that the thinking of the students matter which she’s right about, but her opinion doesn’t matter, and I don’t respect it either. Like does she know what the sign was intended?
She wouldn't even be enjoying our beautiful Country, without Te Tiriti. These people need to appreciate the gift that Te Tiriti gave them.
It's not isolation from others. It's a cultural safe space for us
tell me how unsafe you are feeling.
@@dobbynp I went to a cafe in Remuera today. The white people looked angry and repulsed at my presence. I was well dressed and friendly in work uniform. I'm telling you, racism is a disease.
Why would you feel the need for a cultural "safe space" when your culture is literally inextricably woven into the very fabric of this country's existence? It's not as if your basic human rights to free speech and freedom of expression have been outlawed, and you can't congregate freely. Any areas which by design create separation, divisiveness, exclusivity on a cultural/ethnic basis simply actively encourage and allow hatred and mistrust to flourish. The powers that be want the world distracted and at each other's throats. Makes the practice of divide and rule much easier. May God Bless You And Yours 🇮🇪🇮🇹✌🏼
Safe from what?
@@MrFairlane58 discrimination, victimization and racism
Does she think that by allowing other students in they'll somehow be exposed to Maori culture? Like are they going to do a karanga for them or something😭🤣 those Maori and pasifika students are just that they're students, they shouldn't have to teach others bc they're not teachers. And why all of a sudden to people care enough about learning about Maori and pasifika culture to the point of calling to remove Maori and pasifika spaces bc they don't feel included???? Mind boggling.
There is so much talking across on each other and not engaging in the points. Heres the issue with race-separated spaces by state sponsored places like universities:
- you automatically think "an us and them mentality" .
- there is not an equal opportunity for other races to engage in that space by definition.
- it validates a racist idea that maori and pasifika can't do anything themselves and need institutions to give them special privileges, which actually stigmatizes the races more (btw im part maori).
This just isn't a well thought out idea to morally deal with racial differences full stop.
As for the points, the interviewer brought up. We have womens spaces to protect them from men. Like how we have segragated bathrooms. Most guys could care less if a woman came into the mens bathroom, but the same could not be said for the opposite.
About lgtb seperated places, i think that's inherently wrong too based on the points before. Gotta be consistent here.
Praying spaces aren't based on inalienable characteristics. Instead, they are based on belief systems, so its not an apples to apples comparison. Beliefs are decisions on moral ideas and not based on skin color or sex or sexual orientation.
To sum it all up, if you want your own space with people who look like you, dont go asking the taxpayer to sponsor it. Set up private places instead.
There are other spaces for cultural identity at Uni .... why are Tangata Whenua and Pacific Islanders being targeted? I ask you that. We live in the Pacific. What country does this Indian born Doctor thinks she lives in?
@AngieSainty i hear you, and if there are any spaces, and I mean any, that are separated based on racial reasons, I think that's inherently wrong. White, brown, and every color in between. The reason this has been brought up is because there are many in nz who think this is okay for this to happen if the person comes from a minority background. While there was obvious discrimination in the past against Maori and Pasifika, I truly believe present discrimination is just not the answer to try to balance the scales. It breeds comptemt.
Do you know anything about our cultures? Practice what you preach lady.
Cameron Bennet is trying to justify this racial division , culture and race are interlinked .
Nobody is preventing Maori from mingling with other Maori , they do not need to have special spaces to do so as their culture will and should bind them .
NZ is changing and not for the better !
Deport
She is inciting anger, panic and ridicule among her supporter base and it's working
wrong, she is wright and Cameron is surprisingly stupid not to see that.
@@gerhardlutz1941 how so?
Very small supporter base might I add. It seems like Act is doing everything they can to get themselves kicked out at the next election.
@@rockkid8306 all Pakeha agree with them deep down in their lack of hearts. They are all racist colonizers at their core. They don't belong here
Does go along with muslim communitity, asain community and pasifica, having their own reps as they want them, this is home, we have one rep per for everyone, go back where they came from if the they want to live to their customs and culture
racist , like maori wards
Maori lived well into there 100s before europians arived and we didint know what sickness was untill europian set foot we now have the worst stats regarding health from cancer strokes to heart attacks and the list go's on maori men are lucky to live into there 60s and females into there 70s europians are alot more immune to the europian way of life and live longer that is a fact. the food we now eat cemicals in almost everything to the edictions we face and the sickneses we try to combat
It will take many genorations to improve maori health we need maori wards in Aotearoa New Zealand its not about having more rights then any other or being separate. maori doctors who have been taught from the best Europian doctors of the world can make huge changes in maori health its also a place were maori are together on there healing journey and dont feal alone we all have comfort in our own people caring for us and its what we need
Sorry for the miss spelling hope you can read it lol all said with love and hope some might get a better understanding from one maori point of view lets unite but respect each others culture take care
Why do you think Maori Wards are racist?
I hope you are not a fan of that Doongey, Chantelle Baker .... she thought Maori Wards were Hospital Wards! :D How dumb is that? :D