It's been a busy week in politics
so joining us for the first time
in a couple weeks since his mother passed away -
we have Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson.
Willie, welcome back to Te Karere!
Kia ora Scotty,
thanks for having me.
Tēnā koe.
Winston Peters was trespassed from Parliament
by the Speaker Trevor Mallard.
But he's taken it all back now.
What are your thoughts on this?
Well, I'm just happy it's all over!
Speaker Trevor Mallard has changed tack,
and that's great,
because Winston's really happy!
That will help his plans to get back into Parliament.
Winston will be happy
that we're talking about him all the time.
But we're just happy it's over.
And Winston's finished.
That's what we really want Scotty.
Willie we both know that Winston loves it
when everybody is talking about him.
But Winston, I mean Willie,
I have something else to talk about.
Labour are down on the latest political polls.
Be honest with me Willie,
are you worried?
I'm not worried Scotty!
I'm worried about these political polls
because none of them say that National
would be the new Government!
Where's that poll Scotty?
We know, we all know,
there's a lot of problems going on.
The war with Ukraine and Russia.
Covid, the economy,
There's a lot of problems,
and despite the challenges,
we're still going strong.
It's all good!
It's 16 months until the general election,
So we're good Scotty!
Willie, you might not be worried but I am!
I see your support is falling and you're not phased at all!
Do you still believe you'll retain the support
of the majority?
Don't even worry about it!
There's plenty of time before the big night!
Before the big election,
we're doing just fine.
You know very well Scotty,
of the issues we've had over the past weeks.
The weak economy, covid...
...there's a lot of problems.
So we're fine Scotty,
we're still in high spirits.
Scotty Morrison,
don't worry about us!
It's all good!
As our ancestors said,
when plan A fails, have a plan B.
So if politics doesn't work out for you,
Waatea is a great plan B.
Come back because we're waiting for you.
Are you concerned about...
...Are you concerned
about what David Seymour's saying at the moment?
His anti-co-governance rhetoric?
He's trashing our Tiriti o Waitangi rights.
What's your opinion on your "relation" David Seymour?
Actually he's related to Peeni Henare and Kelvin Davis!
We both know that!
His trash talk annoys me.
He's acting like a redneck.
He's just acting like a redneck to get votes.
Co-governance has been a thing for years Scotty!
ACT started this!
Don't forget about the Acukland Statutory Board.
They've supported a lot of kaupapa in the past.
His words annoy me
because he sounds just like Don Brash!
He just, he just speaks lies about the treaty.
He's just a waste of time to listen to.
You're annoyed, I'm annoyed,
te iwi Māori is annoyed.
Thanks Willie.
That's right!
Thank you Willie for making yourself available
to speak to the nation today.
Thanks again Willie.
Tēnā koe.
Kia ora Scotty! Kia ora tātou!