Warning, this article may trigger some audiences. My views and thoughts are independent and completely my own.
Ko Kohukohunui te maunga
Ko Te Wairoa te awa
Ko Umupuia te marae
Ko Ngāi Tai te iwi taketake o Tāmaki Makaurau
Ko Taranaki te maunga
Ko Waitara te awa
Ko Te Upoko o Te Whenua te marae
Ko Ngāti Maru te iwi
Toitū te Tiriti, is a 'Māori Resistance' Militant Group taking over New Zealand and currently causing widespread public disruptions as they march towards the nations Parliament.
The movement publicly proclaims to uphold, promote and defend Te Tiriti o Waitangi — The Treaty of Waitangi.
I am Māori, and I would argue "Toitū te Tiriti" is the kiwi version of Hamas, the militant wing of a New Zealand political party, 'Te Pāti Māori' where the only difference is their resistance operates in New Zealand, a peaceful and democratic civilized country where we enjoy the freedoms and luxury of not only 'Peace' but 'Law and Order'.
Toitū te Tiriti militants protesting the NZ Government.
HAMAS militants protesting the Israeli Government.
The Toitū te Tiriti movement and Hamas in Palestine share several thematic similarities.
Both movements are rooted in RESISTANCE against what they perceive as oppressive governance or policies. For Toitū te Tiriti, the resistance is against the New Zealand Governments legislative actions and policies perceived to undermine the Treaty of Waitangi.
Te Pāti Māori natural response to the governments legislative action was to PROTEST and they decided to create a movement of Māori people to push back on the governments reforms in the real world all across the motu from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the country and voila the Māori-led Militant Group 'Toitū te Tiriti' was born.
The Māori militant group came to fruition with the intent to uphold Māori rights and sovereignty by creating widespread disruptions, spreading misinformation and through intimidation to gain sympathy and support.
Similarly, Hamas's resistance is directed at Israeli occupation and policies seen as infringing on Palestinian people's rights and their right to self-determination. Both Resistance movements use their children to advance their cause.
Toitū te Tiriti and Hamas utilize grassroots activism, with Toitū te Tiriti organizing hīkoi (marches) and non-violent protests (can't exactly say peaceful when they're loud and noisy), whereas Hamas will use political and militant means to assert their cause.
Yesterday Labour's Māori Causus leader and MP Willie Jackson joined the militant groups march across the Auckland Harbour bridge on it's way to Parliament saying "we're coming after this Government".
Video here: https://x.com/i/status/1856850989611131329
These types of statements by elected members of Parliament are inciting, threatening and INTIMIDATING with the potential to lead to political violence and that is the point and the movements intent.
The two militant groups (both resistance movements) seeks to solicit and engage international attention, support and sympathy, in that context they're both the same highlighting issues of indigenous rights, sovereignty, and the fight against cultural and political subjugation.
While Toitū te Tiriti focuses on non-violent peaceful protest and advocacy, Hamas's methods have included violent armed resistance, acts of terrorism, genocide, kidnapping, rape, torture, and many other barbaric atrocities marking a significant difference between the two movements today, but it should be noted once upon a time Māori indeed did do all of those things to the Moriori and their own people as is well documented in history books.
Another major noteworthy difference between the two movements is the entirety of the Hamas Political Party and NOT just the military wing have all been officially designated a 'terrorist entity' by the New Zealand Government on 29 February, following the Oct 7 attacks last year against innocent Israeli civilians.
Australia listed Hamas in its entirety in March 2022, the UK in November 2021. The United States has designated Hamas in its entirety since 1997, as has Canada since 2002, and the European Union since 2003.
Despite that official declaration and designation by the NZ Government, Te Pāti Māori an elected political party in New Zealand and by affiliation the 'Toitū te Tiriti' militant group have been staunch, vocal supporters and loyal defenders of Palestine including their elected lawless Hamas terrorist government and Hamas sympathizers.
Because I am Māori with my own independent thoughts and political views, I see Toitū te Tiriti for what it is, a threat to democracy and a political weapon, a Māori-led military wing full of Māori warriors and people using their culture and heritage to do the bid of Te Pāti Māori.
In my opinion it is also a platform for organisers to campaign on and build their image/brand and to get their names in the history books all at the cost of Te Ao Māori. Unfortunately, I can't just watch silently so this is my personal counter-protest against their protest where I highlight the special relationship between the organisers and members of Parliament.
Maori must know they're all pawns for Te Pāti Māori, Labour and the Greens, all three (3) political parties are in a coalition against the Government and sadly Māori my own people are the pawns in their political conspiracy to cause chaos for this government.
When did the movement start?
Toitū te Tiriti, was established in December 2023, little was known about the movement, and who was behind it. The faceless social media campaign at the time didn't reveal much about the person or people behind it, meaning the group was shrouded in complete mystery.
What are they protesting?
The Māori militant group is protesting the Coalition Governments legislative agenda particularly the Act Party's "Treaty Principles Bill" brought by deputy Prime Minister in-waiting and Māori MP the Hon. David Seymour. (more on the bill below).
Who is behind it?
Earlier this year, on February 6 at the Waitangi Day protest at Waitangi Eru Kapa-Kingi, alongside Kiri Tamihere-Waititi and Hohepa Thompson, revealed themselves as the founders and organizers of the 'Toitū te Tiriti' movement. So who are they?
Founders | Oganisers
Te Pāti Māori Presidents daughter and the Party’s co-leader Rawiri’s wife Dr Kiri Tamihere-Waititi
Te Pāti Māori Vice President Tāne
Eru Kapa-Kingi
Hohepa Thompson
Dr. Kiri Tamihere-Waititi A clinical psychologist with a background in kapa haka and Māori advocacy, is a co-founder of the Toitū te Tiriti movement. Kiri is the daughter of John Tamihere the President of Te Pāti Māori and she is married to Rawiri Waititi the co leader of Te Pāti Māori. Kiri brings a significant political and cultural influence to her activism.
Eru Kapa-Kingi, 28 Is also a co-founder of the Toitū te Tiriti movement. He is deeply engaged in Māori rights advocacy, employing his legal background and position as a Professional Teaching Fellow at Auckland University to further the cause. (Not surprised he is an academic, most are usually activists brainwashing people with their bullshit narratives.) Eru's mother is Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, the representative for Te Tai Tokerau, and a Te Pāti Māori MP.
Hohepa Thompson, 39 Also known as 'Hori', is an artist and activist who is also a founder of Toitū te Tiriti and designed the movement's symbol, an image reflecting both Māori and non-Māori elements. Although not directly affiliated with Te Pāti Māori in an official capacity, his work aligns with the party's goals of advocating for Māori rights, especially through his art that challenges both Māori and non-Māori communities. His involvement in Toitū te Tiriti underscores the groups cultural and political elements, emphasizing the importance of art in political activism.
Below is the actual Treaty Principles Bill Officially the 'Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill'.
This bill will NOT repeal, replace or do away with the Treaty of Waitangi. This bill does NOT erode the rights or freedoms of Māori. Read the full "Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill" here… or below to fully understand firsthand rather than from what scared people are telling you.
End of Bill.
I understand my article comparing Toitū te Tiriti to Hamas a terrorist entity will upset some audiences including from my own whanau, hapu and iwi. I do not apologise for having my own independent opinion and political views. With this article it is my hope to be informative and to put a mirror in front of protesters so they can see how divisive and misinformed they appear to others, including myself a conservative right wing Māori. If you enjoyed this read show support by giving me a follow.
This story was originally published by @tommyleeoscar on X.com on 14th November 2024.
