text: placed under the "young Maori at risk" programme, members wondered whether the human rights standards applied to them had been the same as those applied to other citizens. Concerning the Government's decision to encourage Maori development by creating specifically Maori companies, members asked the representative to Comment on the view that, logically, under article 5 of the Convention, no one ethnic or racial group should be singled out for favoured treatment. With reference to orphan children, clarification was sought of the term "responsible care". With regard to the protection of Maori culture, members wished to know whether measures had been taken to prevent the export of Maori artifacts and works of art. 247. In connection with article 7 of the Convention, members noted the efforts that had been made to accommodate the rights of the Naori in the educational system. They agreed that it would be contrary to the spirit of the Convention if such special treatment for one group led to discrimination against other ethnic groups+ It was also noted that the reports were very much concerned with relations between the Government and the Maori. Little was said about the changing attitudes of the Pakeha (or non-Maori) population or about the developing nature of multiculturalism~ -58- - b “-Ml -II-..--.__~. 248. The representative of the State party, replying to the questions raised and comments made by the Committee's members, explained that this significant inCr@aSe in the Maori population was due to a combination of such factors as a higher fertility rate, a more youthful age structure, and a longer life expectancy than in the past. The same factors applied, as well as immigration, in respect of the Pacific Island Polynesian population. In so far as recent emigration from 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the rights and treatment of the Maori people in a country, specifically in relation to their culture, education, and economic development. The questions and comments raised by the Committee's members suggest a focus on issues such as cultural protection, education, and economic empowerment, rather than traditional economic development or environmental concerns.