Make up your mind, are we gauging Maori ‘elites’ resentment of whites, or are we gauging whether Maori actually benefit materially from (now we’re limited to non-white) immigrants? Do these immigrants exhibit any particularly awareness, sympathy or identification with Maori, and how do these immigrants, if they vote, vote on Maori issues? Given that many (most?) recent immigrants are likely competing with Maori for jobs, housing, and may (at recent rates) eventually relegate Maori to Just Another Ethnic Identity, yours is the case that’s hard to make.