Hobson Pledge / Heal the Nation Links

Trojan Horse image by Joe Trinder before it was discovered that the Hobsons Pledge Trust had funded Iwi Whakamahu Heal the Nation Hikoi. Read more »

Kiri, Kiri, Kiri – Unapologetically Māori? Or … crossing the line?

At the Waitangi Day pōwhiri last weekend, following the speech of MP Rāwiri Waititi, which was an attempt at reconciliation with Eru Kapa-Kingi, a haka led by Kiri Tamihere-Waititi... Read more »

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The Currency Conundrum: Cash, Digital, and CBDC.

I love cash! I love the convenience of digital efficiency. But I love freedom more! I seek out the meanings of each of these forms of moving money and... Read more »

Standing Together for Te Tiriti o Waitangi: A Call for Unity and Respect.

As the nation mourns the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia and reflects on the values of unity and mutual benefit embedded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are reflective of... Read more »

Preserving Linguistic Integrity: An Academic’s Pet Peeve on the Misuse of Māori Plurals.

Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa, New Zealand, have a rich cultural heritage deeply connected to language, te reo Māori. In recent decades, efforts to preserve and promote the... Read more »