Time for Sonny Tau to Go

Raniera (Sonny) Tau should resign immediately from all positions of responsibility, after being charged for allegedly hunting and possessing protected Kereru, says Te Kotahitanga o Nga Hapu o Ngapuhi co-chair Rudy Taylor.

Mr Taylor says “the concept of Kaitiakitanga,(guardianship) is a sacred obligation to protect our taonga and Sonny Tau has failed as a guardian.

“His ability to serve as chairman of the Ngapuhi runanga, a trustee on the Tuhoronuku Board, the Iwi Leaders Forum, The Whanau Ora Partnership Group, Te Ohu Kaimoana and all other roles must now be called into question. These are positions that require a high degree of responsibility, sound judgement skills and trust, and the Kereru incident clearly casts a shadow over Sonny Tau.

“His alleged actions have brought embarrassment and shame not only to himself but all of Ngapuhi.

“Sonny Tau must publicly apologise for the insult he’s caused to Ngai Tahu and the whole of Ngapuhi.”

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