Māori Voters Face Deregistration: A Threat to Democracy?

Earlier this year, many Māori voters received a letter from the Electoral Commission asking them to confirm their address. Failure to respond resulted in deregistration from the voter roll,... Read more »

New Zealand’s Education Policy Sparks Outcry: Māori Words Restricted in Early Readers

New Zealand’s Education Minister, Erica Stanford, has ignited controversy by directing the removal of most Māori words from a series of early-reading books designed for five-year-olds. The decision, framed... Read more »

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My submission opposing the Regulatory Standards Bill

To the Honorable Speaker and Members of Parliament. This submission outlines our strong opposition to the Regulatory Standards Bill. TWH Consultants fully oppose the Regulatory Standards Bill for the... Read more »

Bot or Not? The Regulatory Standards Bill and the Fight for Public Voice

Introduction: The recent debate surrounding New Zealand’s Regulatory Standards Bill has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with accusations of mass bot-generated submissions adding fuel to the flames.  ACT leader... Read more »

Suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs: A Nation Divided

Introduction: The recent 21-day suspension of several Te Pāti Māori members of Parliament, alongside a 7-day suspension for Hana Raawhiti-Maipi-Clarke, has ignited a firestorm of debate across New Zealand. ... Read more »

The New Zealand Regulatory Standards Bill: A Critical Analysis of its Potential Impact on Māori

The New Zealand Regulatory Standards Bill, while aiming for streamlined regulation, has sparked significant debate regarding its potential impact on Māori rights and interests. Concerns exist that the bill,... Read more »

A Coalition Government’s Unprecedented Punishment

The recent suspensions of Te Pati Māori MPs from Parliament, including a 21-day suspension for Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa- Packer alongside a 7-day suspension for Hana Raawhiti-Maipi-Clarke for... Read more »

Government’s Proposed ECE Changes Spark Controversy: Prioritizing Profit Over Cultural Identity?

The New Zealand government’s plan to remove legal requirements for early childhood education (ECE) centres to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua and incorporate Te Tiriti o Waitangi into their... Read more »

A Chilling Assault on Democracy: The Erosion of Prisoner Voting Rights in New Zealand

The recent government decision to revoke the voting rights of prisoners serving sentences of up to three years marks a dangerous erosion of democratic principles in New Zealand. While... Read more »

Implications of the Treaty Principles Bill’s Defeat for Māori and the General Public

The resounding defeat of the Treaty Principles Bill, with 90% of voters rejecting David Seymour’s proposed changes and only 8% supporting them, has significant and far-reaching consequences for Māori... Read more »