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Tamihere has also attracted both criticism and praise for his views on Māori self-sufficiency.

According to Tamihere, too many Māori " blam others for our failure ", and Māori need to " take responsibility for our own actions.

" This has placed him at odds with Māori politicians such as Willie Jackson, who accuse Tamihere of " victim-blaming ".

Tamihere, however, claims that the " victim mentality " holds Māori back, and that Māori need to abandon it if they wish to improve their living standards.