First off, I just wanna say that I love the Maori dances etc... They're really something!

But on the issue, I don't think it's really fair. I think as a parent you have the right to ask why they are given preference over the other children. I know if I were a parent I would be wondering why. Just to say "They are a minority and may need it more" isn't acceptable. That would be like offering all the white people who live on Tucson's Southside self defense lessons because they are a minority. I think you should ask and find out.