Our Truth, Tā Mātou Pono: National Leader Judith Collins would like mea culpa more, a little more ‘precision’

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Opposition leader Judith Collins has called for more media atonement in a reaction, with a sardonic twist, to the apology made by Things to the Maori.

“You know there are a lot of things that I think the media could apologize for. Racism is one of them, sexism is another. There are many things [they could apologise for] – [like] only occasionally we are not as precise as we all would like everyone here to be. “

The comments come as the political world reacts after the Things sorry – the news organization (and publisher of this website) saying it has been racist and contributed to stigma, marginalization and stereotypes against Maori.

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Launch of the project, Our truthStuff’s editorial director Mark Stevens said the company’s coverage of Maori issues for the past 160 years ranged from racist to blind. “It was rarely fair or balanced in terms of representing Maori.”

While the national leader might have scoffed at the apology a bit, her deputy Shane Reti took a more serious approach.

“It was a strong decision for the media, the creation of Pou Tiaki [a new Māori-focused section in Stuff] and other positions to have a lens through which they do their work. “

He said that the decision Things it could be a “leadership position” for other media organizations across the country.

Willie Jackson, the Maori Labor Development Minister, was delighted with the apology.

“It’s one of the most wonderful things I’ve seen in terms of the mainstream media.”

Said it was a shame the Herald of New Zealand did not accept the apology as well.

“I am 1 Things and the courage they have shown in addressing a kaupapa who is much loved by people like me. “

Jackson said he had been personally criticized by the media by Maori “many times.”

He said that the media had refused to recognize him as a leader or representative in Maori communities, “and all they call you is a Maori activist.”

On Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern praised the apology, published in newspapers across the country.

“I think it’s healthy that, whether it’s for the Government, or for the Fourth Estate, to constantly look at our role and place … in some of the debates on social cohesion and some of the debates on reparation, obviously it’s their decision, but okay with them. “

National Broadcasting & Media spokeswoman Melissa Lee said it was a private company decision and she thought it was “wonderful.”

“As an ethnic person, I think there is always some bias in the media, particularly when it describes certain people, often when it is actually related to crime.

Lee said news organizations should consider how they treat all ethnicities. “I definitely think there is some bias in the media.”

Labor deputy chief Kelvin Davis said a narrative had been built about the Maori that “I think it was unfair.”

“I think it builds those prejudices and misconceptions about Maoridom … if people were brave enough to walk … across the bridge that is Te Tiriti or Waitangi to te ao Māori (the Maori world), they would see that there is a beautiful one for us as Maori. “

Media and Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi said he would not ask other outlets to apologize.

He said there was a separation between the government and the public broadcasting authority “for good reason.”

“If you want to take a look at yourself, that’s completely your domain.”