“Like everybody else, Maori must build their own future with their own hands.
Most are doing that already, and it is crucially important that government policy encourages this, not discourages it.
The spirit evident in the Maori response to the new opportunities that emerged in the mid-19th century is alive and well today. It is displayed in the outstanding performance of Maori in fishing and other primary sectors, and in a range of entrepreneurial business, sporting and cultural activities.
Their efforts, their aspirations, and their focus are light-years away from the handout mentality being fostered by this Government.
A culture of dependence and grievance can only be hugely destructive of the Maori people and, if left unchecked, destructive of our ability to build a prosperous nation of one people, living under one set of laws.”
