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Kōrero: European ideas about Māori

Billy T. James

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The Māori comedian Billy T. James cleverly drew on old racist stereotypes about Māori, such as the Māori who was confused by the English language. By laughing at the stereotypes James helped to defuse them.

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James Belich, European ideas about Māori – Modern racial stereotypes, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/video/29889/billy-t-james (accessed 24 June 2026).

He kōrero nā James Belich, i tāngia i te 31 May 2011.