Against:

The really basic issue, which has been deliberately glossed over is this: the Maori people have a right to equality of educational opportunity. and if this right is not being met then it is the duty of the Government to finance remedies. It should not be financed by the voluntary contributions of private individuals.

During a recent discussion on M.E.F. Mr. Hunn, Secretary for Maori Affairs, and a member of the M.E.F. Board of Trustees, admitted this, but said. "The Government is not willing to foot the bill. Meanwhile something must be done." No wonder the M.E.F. has "the full support of both Parliamentary parties!"

If (to quote the pamphlet again) "New Zealanders traditionally stand for racial equality" why has the Government allowed the following disgraceful situation to eventuate: "Income per head in each Maori household is less than half the income per head in each pakeha household. Approximately one-third of Maori houses are overcrowded and substandard?"

Also, why has it taken until 1962 for the public to realise what has been happening to the Maori people since the Treaty of Waitangi.