Should Michael Laws have to apologise over his letter to Otaki School?

Michael Laws. Photo / Wanganui Chronicle

Parents of Otaki School pupils have accused Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws of doing nothing more than abusing children as he points the finger of child abuse at Maoridom.

Seven pupils in the primary's immersion unit -who wanted a "h" inserted into Wanganui - wrote to Mr Laws outlining why they thought that should be the case.

In a short written reply Mr Laws told the students:

"When your class starts addressing the real issues affecting Maoridom - particularly the appalling rate of child abuse and child murder within Maori society, then I will take the rest of your views seriously."

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