The Real Estate Authority has reversed
its decision to make te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi training compulsory
for real estate agents. The course will now become optional for those
completing their annual continuing education requirements.
The about-face comes after Auckland
real estate agent Janet Dixon refused to undertake the course and was told by
the Authority that her licence would be cancelled for five years if she did not
do so. We understand Janet has been “let go” by the real estate firm she worked
for.
Rather than cave in, Janet engaged lawyers to initiate a judicial review of the Authority's decision and has gained the backing of Hobson’s Pledge who is fundraising to cover the legal costs.
There are around 16,000 licenced real
estate agents in New Zealand. One was brave enough to say “No” and back up her
convictions with action.
No! It’s a small but powerful word.
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