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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Introduction: The recent admission by Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins, that Māori never ceded sovereignty marks a pivotal moment in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history. This long-awaited acknowledgment, echoing…
Introduction: The term “white fragility” refers to the defensive and uncomfortable reactions European New Zealanders experience when confronted with discussions about racism and privilege. In Aotearoa New Zealand,…
Introduction: The accusation that iwi Māori are “riding a gravy train” due to treaty settlements is a harmful and pervasive myth, often accompanied by the misconception of Māori…
Introduction: The Māori community in Aotearoa has experienced a complex and often painful history marked by colonial policies that aimed to dismantle their cultural practices, language, and land…
Introduction: This week, the government’s decision to remove Te Tiriti o Waitangi clauses from Corrections legislation without consultation with Māori communities has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns…
