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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Introduction: Over 2,000 people gathered at Waipapa marae yesterday in a hui organised in just two weeks by some of Maoridom’s most well-known Māori rights activists, including Tame Iti,... Read more »
Photo/ Hamilton City Council Library Introduction: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, signed in 1840, remains a cornerstone of New Zealand’s history and identity. Yet, the question of who bears the... Read more »
Introduction: The passing of Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu is a significant loss for Aotearoa New Zealand. His reign was marked by a dedication to cultural preservation,... Read more »
Introduction: The words of Kiingi Tāwhiao, the second Māori King, echo across generations, offering a powerful message for our times through his tongikura or proverb: “Māku anō e hanga... Read more »
Introduction: Andrew Judd, the former Mayor of New Plymouth, is a figure whose story offers a complex and compelling narrative about confronting personal prejudice and advocating for social change.... Read more »
Govenor General to ngā Mōrehu photo / RC A Legacy of Trauma: The Scars of Lake Ellis, Tokonui, and Beyond: The harrowing testimonies of survivors from institutions like Lake... Read more »