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Quote by Pita Sharples
It is time that we honoured our immigration program, and in the manner of Ngāti Whatua 150 years ago we should make our settlers feel welcome and included.
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Understanding this quote
The speaker says the immigration program should be treated with respect and upheld in practice. By referring to Ngāti Whatua 150 years ago, the quote presents welcoming and including settlers as an example to follow. Its central message is that newcomers should feel accepted as part of the community, not merely admitted.
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- Beehive.govt.nz — New Zealand Government
- Format
- Official Statement
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