The local afternoon paper, Hawkes Bay Today has been publishing a series of articles by a former Hawkes Bay lady now living in Stroke City.
She has reported on the recent history from about 1969 to the present day. My impression is that she has gained a good understanding of the history and been Northern Irelandised. She ended up by saying that she was hopeful about the future but did not really comment on the new Assembly.
It is interesting to note that Northern Ireland is not unique in history being relevant to everyday events. New Zealand politics and social concerns are dominated by history. No New Zealander needs to go to Northern Ireland to lecture anyone on history!
The Waitangi Treaty dominates huge aspects of life here, even influencing purchases of property. It was signed in 1860 between the Maori and the Crown. A bit like the Good Friday Agreement, it means different things to different factions. Will northern irelanders still be debating the GFA in 150 years?
I was wondering, if the Belfast Telegraph would offer a similar space for the views of a northern irelander living in Hawkes Bay!!!!
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