Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
MOTIONS
Matatini—50th Anniversary
DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER (Co-Leader—Te Paati Māori) (remote): Point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek leave to move a motion without notice or debate to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Te Matatini.
DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There appears to be none.
DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER: I move, That this House recognise the 50th anniversary of Te Matatini ki te Ao International Māori Performing Arts Festival, that it acknowledge its incredible commitment to showcase Māori excellence and bring Te Ao Māori together, celebrate its extraordinary contribution to the revival of te reo Māori and tikanga, and thank the thousands of performers, tutors, organisers over decades who have enriched the cultural identity of Aotearoa.
Motion agreed to.
