National Party Press release:
After three weeks of inaction, a hikoi to the prime minister’s electorate office this week by the Ihumatao protestors is an opportunity for the prime minister to finally show some leadership.
Jacinda Ardern needs to undo the damage she did when she halted construction of much-needed houses at Ihumatao. When the hikoi reaches her office on Thursday, she should tell them that leaving Ihumatao was the right thing to do and they should keep walking.
It’s been three weeks since Jacinda Ardern inserted herself into the Ihumatao dispute. She has set an appalling precedent and has brought into question full and final Treaty of Waitangi settlements.
The prime minister should clearly tell the protestors when they reach her office not to go back.
It’s time for some leadership.
