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Recently the Herald reported the recovery at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital of a kiwi that had been hit by a car.
What got to me was the advice from the DOC biodiversity officer that the kiwi’s name “Tairei”, had been gifted to it by a Māori outfit.
That’s world-class bullshit and a frequent occurrence. To gift something one must own it. No one owns language.
We’re all well used to this Māori name gifting nonsense. However, to show our appreciation I’ll reciprocate and gift the tattooed cowboy hat-wearing Māori Party temporarily MP, the name “Egbert Buffoon”. Indeed, as I’m in a generous mood I’ll also gift him the air he breathes. But henceforth he better behave himself or I might change my mind and that will be the end of him. He certainly won’t be missed.
This article was originally published by No Punches Pulled.
