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Defunding Te Reo for Maths: A Short-Sighted and Harmful Decision

Prioritizing Maths Over Te Reo: A Misguided Approach to Education that will cost...

Is Banning gang patches Communism

Gang Patch Ban Sparks Debate: Is Aotearoa Heading Down a Dangerous Path? Aotearoa...

Asians Supporting Māori Sovereignty: A Bridge Between Cultures

Introduction: Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga (ASTR) is a group of people of Asian...

Te Kaipara Council’s Māori Ward: A Fight for Representation and a Deeper Understanding

Introduction The future of Kaipara District Council’s Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori ward...

Opinion

“Woke War”: The Rise of Coloniser Grievance in Aotearoa

The year 2024 saw a surge in right-wing rhetoric in Aotearoa, fueled by a potent blend of anti-Jacinda...

The Atlas Network: A Free-Market Force or a Tool for Economic Hitmen?

Introduction: The Atlas Network, a global network of over 500 free-market think tanks and advocacy groups, has been...

Tararua Council’s Six-Year Billing Error: A Taxing Injustice for Low-Income Families

Introduction: The Tararua District Council is facing widespread criticism for its handling of a six-year-long error in its...

Luxon’s Treaty Principles Pledge: Is it a flip flop?

Introduction: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s initial stance on the Treaty Principles Bill was one of cautious support, promising...

Raupatu Takutai Moana Bill: A Debate Over Māori Customary Rights and Coastal Management

Introduction The Raupatu Takutai Moana Bill, or Coastal Policy Bill, has sparked significant debate in Aotearoa New Zealand,...

History

Eight Stages of White Settler-Colonial Denial

“They didn’t exist” (terra nullius)Complete denial of Indigenous presence in a given area (country, province, etc).Includes denial of Indigeneity, e.g, “Indigenous Peoples are Settlers too”. “If they did, they weren’t here” (terra nullius)Denial that Indigenous People inhabit/travel/harvest/exist in a...

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World

Atlas Network suppressed indigenous rights in Canada

The Atlas Network, a U.S.-based libertarian coalition, has been involved in efforts that many argue undermine Indigenous rights, particularly in...

Cyber Espionage Rocks Pacific Islands Forum, China Denies Involvement

Suva, Fiji – The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has been targeted by a major cyber attack, with evidence pointing to...

A Night of Clashing Visions: Harris and Trump Spar in Heated Debate

A Night of Clashing Visions: Harris and Trump Spar in Heated Debate The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala...

A New Era Dawns for Māori: Kuini Ngawai hono i te poo Ascends the Throne

Introduction: Today, amidst a mix of sorrow and hope, Māoridom bid farewell to their beloved King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te...

UN agency sacks staff linked to Hamas terror attacks on Israel

Twelve staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which helps Palestinian refugees, have lost their jobs...

Politics

Government Under Fire for Misleading Claims and Broken Promises

Government in Crisis: Misleading Claims and Broken Promises Fuel Public Outrage The honeymoon period for the new government appears to...