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To ensure that Maori have representation in the New Zealand Parliament.
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Can pakeha register on the Maori roll?
No, only individuals who whakapapa (descend) to a Maori ancestor are eligible to register on the Maori electoral roll. Pakeha individuals can only enroll on the general electoral roll.
What is the maori roll?
The Maori roll is a separate electoral roll in New Zealand for people who identify as Maori. It allows Maori to choose whether to enroll on the general or Maori roll during elections to vote for specific Maori seats in Parliament.
How are Maoris integrated into the New Zealand Government?
New Zealand has two separate electoral rolls: the General Roll and the Maori Roll. In New Zealand every citizen over the age of 18 is legally required to be registered on an electoral roll. The general Roll is open to all New Zealanders and the Maori Roll is open to Maori only. Maori can choose either the Maori or General Roll and the numbers on the Maori Roll determine the number of Maori electorates that the country is divided into. Currently there are seven Maori electorates so there is a guarantee that there will be at least seven Maori representatives in the New Zealand Parliament. Maori candidates are free to stand in either general or Maori electorates but only Maori can stand in Maori electorates.
What special voting options do people on the maori roll have?
People on the maori roll vote in their maori electorate. People on the general roll vote in the general electorate. Just like voters on the general roll cannot vote in the maori electorate, voters on the maori roll cannot vote in the general electorate. There's nothing special - still two votes, one for the party, one for the person. The only thing that differs is the electorate they are voting in.
How do you say Australia in Maori?
In Maori, Australia is referred to as "Ahitereiria."
How do you say sky in maori?
Rangi or Ranginui (Rung - ee [roll the r in rung])
How do you say wisdom in maori?
Matauranga means wisdom.Pronounced Mar-toe-rung-ah (Remembering to roll your 'R'.
How do you say silver in maori?
Hiriwa. Pronounced - Hi-dee-wa. 'Dee' is just rolling your R's. Roll your 'ri' if you can.
How do you say 100 in maori?
KOTAHI RAU (core ta hee row [roll the r in row])
What is plural of Maori?
The plural of Maori is Maori.
Do you have to be Maori to be in the NZ Maori party?
No. If you aren't Maori you can still be in the Maori party.
Why do they speak maori?
The Māori language, also known as Te Reo Māori, is spoken by the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand. It holds deep cultural and historical significance and is an official language of the country. The revitalization of the Māori language is important for preserving the Māori identity and promoting cultural diversity.
