Cr Ruka has accused councillor
Marie Olsen of racism after she questioned the numbers attending the recent
Maori Party organised Hikoi to Wellington, which Cr Ruka attended.
In an Instagram post directed at Cr Olsen, he said, “don’t expect any favours or niceties from me in council any more”.
He told Te Ao Maori News, “She’s
been vocal about her feelings about Māori. In her election campaign, she was
open about her feelings towards co-governance, her distaste towards Three
Waters because of its want and desire to be co-governed. She was openly against
Maori wards in the first place.”
LETTERBOX understands Cr Ruka’s
comments have incited a barrage of hostile comments and
threats against Cr Olsen personally. Cr Ruka is one of two councillors
representing council’s Maori ward. He stood under a Maori Party affiliation and
gained 889 votes (the least number of votes of any WDC councillor).
More to follow.
Further information
Te Ao Maori News: HERE >>>
