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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 36, Number 18. 26th July 1973

We Must Adapt Democracy

We Must Adapt Democracy

How can the situation be remedied? A tentative answer is to adapt the democratic system of majoritarian rule to the needs of a bicultural and plural society. We need to create a pluralistic democracy by making provision for minority views in the decision-making processes of the country. In short, the Pakeha will have to learn to share his power with the Maori, especially in those areas where decisions affect the Maori. For the sake of our children, the future well being of our society may well depend on the greater democratisation of authority.

1.Vaughan, G. The Development of Ethnic Awareness in Maori and Pakeha School Chilren 1964, p. 48.
2.Auckland Star, July 10 1973.
3.Ausubel D. The Fern and the Tiki 1960, p. 164.
4.Metge J. A New Maori Migration 1964.
5.Report on Department of Maori Affairs. J.K. Hunn 1960 p. 15.