National
The Act Party Shields Tim Jago, & Erodes Trust and Confidence
Introduction: The recent conviction of Tim Jago, former president of the ACT Party, on multiple charges of sexual assault, has cast a long shadow over the party and…
Dr Rawiri Waretini-Karena
Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Māhuta, Ngāti Apakura, Ngāti Hinetuu, Ngāti Kaahu, Ngāti Hine-
Lecturer, Educator, Independent researcher.
National
Is the Economy Being Sacrificed for Privatization? A Look at the Current Crisis
The current economic downturn has sparked intense debate, with accusations swirling around the government’s potential role in orchestrating the crisis to pave the way for privatization. While no…
Politics
Treaty Principles Bill: A Storm of Criticism:
Introduction: The Treaty Principles Bill, currently undergoing parliamentary select committee hearings, is facing a barrage of criticism from historians, legal experts, academics, and organizations nationwide. The hearings have…
Website Crash Delays Treaty Principles Bill Submissions: Exploring Options Moving Forward
Introduction: The recent crash of the online submission portal for the Treaty Principles Bill, overwhelmed by thousands of submissions, has raised significant concerns about accessibility and the democratic…
My Submission against The Treaty Principles Bill
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The Treaty Principles Bill: A Trojan Horse for Corporate Greed?
Introduction David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill, while ostensibly aimed at clarifying the Treaty’s role in New Zealand law, has sparked widespread concern that it could serve as a…
National
A Haka Heard Around the World: Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke and the Treaty Principles Bill
Introduction: Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke, a young MP for Te Pāti Māori, has become a global symbol of Māori resistance against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Her powerful…
Top Stories
Justice Denied: Survivors Demand Removal of Solicitor-General Una Jagose
Introduction: The New Zealand government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is facing mounting pressure as Ngā Mōrehu, survivors of state-sanctioned abuse, demand…
National
Smoke and Mirrors: Costello’s Heated Tobacco Gamble Backfires
introduction Associate Health Minister Casey Costello is facing mounting pressure to resign after a series of missteps in her handling of heated tobacco product regulations. Despite public health…
National
A Troubled Dawn: The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2023 and the Erosion of Māori Rights
Introduction The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2023, or MACA Act, presents a complex and concerning picture for the future of New Zealand’s coastal environments and…