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77 YEAR-OLD KAUMĀTUA GOES ON HUNGER STRIKE IN SPRINGHILL PRISON
18/03/2025
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”Dean Wickliffe, a 77-year-old parolee, has been beaten by prison guards in Spring Hill Correction Facility and is now...
Top Stories
24/10/2024
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Introduction: The New Zealand government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into...
27/09/2024
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Prioritizing Maths Over Te Reo: A Misguided Approach to Education that will cost...
25/09/2024
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Gang Patch Ban Sparks Debate: Is Aotearoa Heading Down a Dangerous Path? Aotearoa...
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Nine Whakataukī / Proverbs for the New Year
19/01/2026
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Nine of My Favourite Whakataukī / Proverbs for the New Year Ē, ko ngā rōrī ki mua...
Moralising Destiny Church and the Limits of New Zealand Journalism
12/01/2026
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Houhia ki te kura, ka amo i te whakaio whenua i te rongo taketake koia! Bless with...
The Problem with the term Tangata Tiriti
10/01/2026
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The Problem with the Term Tangata Tiriti The phrase Tangata Tiriti — often translated as “people of...
A Moko on the Street
10/01/2026
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A Moko in the Street (James is Pākehā and was raised in Māori education. He holds a...
Whaikōrero, some ideas (Te Reo Māori / English)
10/01/2026
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Te Whaikōrero The Speech Making James Barnes is Pākehā and grew up speaking Māori in Kōhanga Reo...
My submission against the Redress System for Abused in State Care Bill
23/11/2025
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Introduction: I oppose the Redress System for Abuse in State Care Bill in its current form. While...
From Care to Custody: Confronting the Legacy of State Residential Care and the Emerging Pushback in Aotearoa
27/10/2025
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Introduction: New Zealand’s history of state residential care for children — particularly from the mid-20th century to...
Rarotonga: Diplomatic Train Wreck by the New Zealand Government
06/09/2025
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In the heart of the South Pacific lies Rarotonga—an island whose history is as vast and layered...
Opinion
Nine Whakataukī / Proverbs for the New Year
19/01/2026
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Nine of My Favourite Whakataukī / Proverbs for the New Year Ē, ko ngā rōrī ki mua i...
Moralising Destiny Church and the Limits of New Zealand Journalism
12/01/2026
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Houhia ki te kura, ka amo i te whakaio whenua i te rongo taketake koia! Bless with the...
The Problem with the term Tangata Tiriti
10/01/2026
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The Problem with the Term Tangata Tiriti The phrase Tangata Tiriti — often translated as “people of the...
A Moko on the Street
10/01/2026
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A Moko in the Street (James is Pākehā and was raised in Māori education. He holds a master’s...
Whaikōrero, some ideas (Te Reo Māori / English)
10/01/2026
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Te Whaikōrero The Speech Making James Barnes is Pākehā and grew up speaking Māori in Kōhanga Reo and...
History
How Matariki Challenges Colonial Indoctrination in favour of reality
17/06/2025
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As New Zealand marks another Matariki long weekend, the annual celebration of the Māori New Year continues to challenge long-standing myths about colonial exceptionalism. While many have traditionally been taught a Eurocentric view of scientific and technological innovation, Matariki...
World
10/03/2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Donald Trump’s second term gains momentum, a once-unthinkable scenario is gaining traction: a U.S. invasion...
16/09/2024
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The Atlas Network, a U.S.-based libertarian coalition, has been involved in efforts that many argue undermine Indigenous rights, particularly in...
14/09/2024
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Suva, Fiji – The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has been targeted by a major cyber attack, with evidence pointing to...
11/09/2024
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A Night of Clashing Visions: Harris and Trump Spar in Heated Debate The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala...


