@liolemasina Do you mean as in a descendant of a settler of a pacific island? I get that distinction. If Iโm 4th generation born in Nz (my kids are 5th), is there a point where origin becomes less relevant than the upbringing and what I identify with? Not trolling here, genuinely interested.
@mikejbain Great thread. I definitely donโt consider myself โEuropeanโ. If NZ is an island in the Pacific then perhaps there is an argument that we are also all Pacific Islanders... ๐ค
@Olliemars30@GillanAnn@melreidgolf Interesting you mention the 2000s, if you hadnโt noticed itโs 2020 and opinions have to change. Iโm picking you donโt have a daughter, wait til you do and then when you think about her future ask yourself how many roadblocks you want put in front of her just because sheโs a she.
@JimKayes Make sure the headline actually has some semblence of what follows.... The headline is a story in itself and too often lately itโs been used to spread fear and anxiety...
@JimKayes Mmmm - I fear for more concussions if we take the game super low... Biggarโs technique was awful but when your head is down around the knee and hips you are asking for trouble as well. Itโs a real conundrum with no real clear answer
@realDonaldTrump Donโt agree on much but popular vote in a country like the US would not be fairer not truly representative of the country and its origins
This is not my New Zealand. Tolerance and understanding are what defines us, not hate and prejudice. Thoughts are with all the innocent families and people affected. #christchurch