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Originally Posted by Ab
Where Maori is an identity that can be claimed by any urban white person who knows the right magic words to use?
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I posited this to the kids over dinner - and they were aghast that I could suggest such a thought experiment. They were both disturbed that someone would use such a ruse which would deny a needful recipient, and wanted to establish their eligibility on their terms. They also pulled me up on my appalling Te Reo pronunciation. I'll think they'll make good doctors.