The Shadowy Hands: Foreign Interference Threatens the Heart & Soul of Aotearoa

Introduction: The recent push for the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, championed by the ACT party, has exposed a dangerous undercurrent in New Zealand politics: the insidious influence of foreign... Read more »

The Treaty Under Siege: A Calculated Attack on Māori Rights and the Future of Aotearoa

Introduction: The proposed Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill, championed by the ACT party, presents a significant and potentially dangerous threat to the future of Aotearoa. While the... Read more »

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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 »

Coalition Government’s Blame Game: Shifting Responsibility to the Previous Administration

The coalition government of Aotearoa, led by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, has been copping a lot of flak for how they’re handling the country’s economic and social challenges. Since... Read more »

Addressing White Fragility in the Classroom: Understanding and Overcoming Defensiveness in Conversations About Race

Introduction White fragility, a term coined by sociologist Dr. Robin DiAngelo in her book White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, refers to... 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 »

Luxon’s Crown Sovereignty Stance Sparks Debate

Introduction: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s recent pronouncements on the Crown’s sovereignty have ignited a heated debate, with Māori leaders and the public alike questioning the implications of his statements.... Read more »

A Critical Look at Western Perspectives on Mātauranga Māori: The “Whale Song” Project and Beyond

Introduction: The recent article critiquing the “Whale Song” project, a government-funded initiative aimed at revitalizing kauri trees using Māori knowledge, exemplifies a persistent problem in Western engagement with Mātauranga... Read more »

Aotearoa, Bilingual: A Vision for a Shared Future

Introduction: Imagine a world where Aotearoa, New Zealand, hums with the vibrant sounds of te reo Māori alongside English. Where children learn to count in both languages, where elders... Read more »

Southern Cross News Defends Against Amateurish Attacks: Atlas Network Hackers Fail to Silence Truth

Introduction: Kirikiriroa Hamilton – 4th September– Southern Cross News, an independent Indigenous news outlet, has successfully repelled a wave of coordinated cyberattacks targeting its website. The attacks, originating from... Read more »