Media Invitation Tuesday 27 April 2004
Intercultural Assembly to hear Ngai Tahu perspective on treaty issues
The media are invited to hear Mark Solomon, Kaiwhakahare, Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu give Ngai Tahu’s view on treaty issues
at the next meeting of the Christchurch Intercultural Assembly on Thursday 6 May, 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Jenni Marr, Christchurch City Council’s community adviser – multi-cultural, said that while most members of the
Intercultural Assembly have a good knowledge of the Treaty, they have said they would like to be better informed about
Ngai Tahu’s perspective on what the Treaty means for Maori.
Another item on the meeting agenda is a short presentation by members of the local Afghani community on aspects of
Afghani culture and resettlement in New Zealand
ENDS