Maori claim to British pensions?

Question

The descendant of a New Zealand Maori warrior chief is campaigning for his people to claim British pensions.
David Rankin is a direct descendent of Hone Heke who played a key part in the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi between indigenous leaders and the British.

He said he would make the claim under Article Three of the treaty, which guarantees Maori "the same rights and privileges as British subjects".

Mr Rankin, head of the Matarahurahu subtribe, is considering other claims.

"We may expand the claim to include British passports, unemployment benefits, and other entitlements," he said.

- Your views Britain??

Answer 1

Very good question. A little too taxing for the majority on here though, hence the poor response.

The only way to get lots of answers on here is not to ask intelligent, thought provoking questions, rather ask things like "What is your favourite colour?" or "I think all Muslims should die, what do you think?"

Answer 2

I would say his chances of success are slightly less than zero.

It was determined many years ago that the treaty has no legal significance in of itself. It was never ratified by the British Crown and in a 1941 Privy Council decision, the treaty was judged to have no legal force except to the extent provided by New Zealand statute. The Treaty has only gained legal force within New Zealand (i.e. the New Zealand government has effectively taken on the role of the 'Crown') by virtue of the 1975 Treaty of Waitangi Act and the subsequent 1985 amendment. This enables Maori grievances and rights to be pursued domestically within New Zealand. Maori have no basis in law for pursuing the British Crown for anything written into the Treaty and passed into law by the New Zealand government.

Answer 3

Article Three of the treaty, which guarantees Maori "the same rights and privileges as British subjects".

Sounds conclusive.

Answer 4

Not sure. if it's in writing you have a case. I feel we should alwasy honour our agreements with nations we coluded with during the last 200 years. however you remember thats my tax money your taking and what have you contributed towards the british economy to sway my point. I don't deny you ahve heritage and long standing history. however what have you done to benefit this country. Have you paid our taxes ever? if not then why should we pay your pension. If you want to pay taxes to the british goverment then I would be more than happy to vote to allow this. But i wouldnt hold out to much hope. remember this is just my opinion I dont mean anything negative as I believe all cultures and races makes a clourful world.

Answer 5

Another P I S S Artist hoping to get on the Band Wagon , Sponging off Great Britain , just as the Armies of the Whinging Grabbing Bastards that are already here

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Another joke claim made against Britain brought on by our governments pandering to Political correctness.

Answer 8

We will accept this when the U.S. hands back New York to the Indians.

Answer 9

The worlds gone mad!

Would the last person to leave Britain, please turn off the lights!?