My submission against the Redress System for Abused in State Care Bill
Introduction: I oppose the Redress System for Abuse in State Care Bill in its current form. While the intention to provide redress for survivors is acknowledged, the Bill…
Opinion
From Care to Custody: Confronting the Legacy of State Residential Care and the Emerging Pushback in Aotearoa
Introduction: New Zealand’s history of state residential care for children — particularly from the mid-20th century to the end of the 1990s — has left a profound legacy…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…