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 haka... Read more »

Historic Hikoi Storms Parliament: Thousands Demand Treaty Justice

Wellington, New Zealand –Thousands of people gathered in Wellington today for the TOITŪ TE TIRITI , a powerful demonstration of unity and solidarity against the Treaty of Waitangi’s principles. The march, which... Read more »

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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 officials,... Read more »

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 the... Read more »

Te Tiriti o Waitangi: – A commitment to a brighter future for all children in Aotearoa

Introduction: David Seymour’s recent Treaty debate has many criticizing the Treaty Principles Bill’s divisive nature and its potential to undermine the Treaty of Waitangi. Seymour’s argument hinges on the... Read more »

Commander Gray Faces Sexist Accusations After Ship Sinking

Commander Yvonne Gray, the first female captain of the HMNZS Manawanui, has found herself at the center of a storm of controversy following the grounding and sinking of the... Read more »

A Hollow Apology: The Disingenuous Nature of the Government’s State Care Apology

Introduction: On November 12th, 2024, the coalition government will deliver a public apology to 200,000 survivors who endured physical, mental, psychological, sexual abuse and torture while in state care... Read more »

Helmut Modlik vs. David Seymour: A Heated Debate on Treaty Principles

The air crackled with tension as Ngāti Toa leader Helmut Modlik and ACT Party leader David Seymour squared off on “The Working Group,” the popular podcast hosted by Martyn... Read more »

Fast Track Bill: Potential Impacts on New Zealand’s Environment and Communities

Introduction: The recent release of a list of projects slated for fast-track approval in New Zealand has highlighted the crucial role information plays in a functioning democracy. The Environmental... Read more »

HMNZS Manawanui Runs Aground in Samoa

APIA, SAMOA – The Royal New Zealand Navy’s dive and survey vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, ran aground near the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa on Saturday evening during a routine... Read more »