Neoliberal policies implemented in New Zealand since the 1980s, particularly under the leadership of Roger Douglas and Ruth Richardson, have significantly contributed to the country’s deindustrialization and exacerbated…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
