“We are pleased with the charge and expected nothing less. The charge of inciting racial disharmony is incredibly
important because it is rare and only sanctioned by the Attorney General, but also because this decision has set a
precedent for human rights breaches and hate speech by white extremists moving forward.” says co-leader Rawiri Waititi.
“The crown has sent a clear message that hate speech and inciting racial disharmony will not be tolerated and we expect
these messages to be reflected in the review of hate speech laws” said Mr Waititi.
“This ruling is a reflection of a slowly but surely maturing Aotearoa that threatens the very existence of white
supremacy and our people are prepared to activate” says Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
“We consider this ruling as win for Maori, and a win for our whanaunga from other whenua who have been subjected to
racial violence and hate speech such as this. This ruling is a landmark decision in the future of race relations in
Aotearoa.
“Had we not put pressure on the Police and the Crown, we would not have seen an outcome like this. It goes to show the
might of indigenous power” said Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.