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 »
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 the... Read more »
Supplied Labour leader Chris Hipkins Wellington, New Zealand – In a bold statement that has reignited national debate, Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has asserted that Māori never ceded sovereignty.... Read more »
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, this... Read more »
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 privilege.... Read more »
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 about... Read more »
Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu- Hui aa Motu National Unity hui – Photo/ Arron Smale In a recent development that has sparked heated debates and concerns within... Read more »
Matatini 2013 – Photo / supplied The disestablishment of the Māori Health Authority in New Zealand has sparked significant concerns and debates within the Māori community. This decision has... Read more »
Kakapo- photo / Birds online The New Zealand Parliament has witnessed a sharp decline in civility, with members of the governing coalition engaging in heated exchanges and personal attacks.... Read more »
Photo/ Supplied Ngāruawāhia, New Zealand – Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero te tuawhitu the Māori King, delivered a powerful closing address at the recent national hui in Ngāruawāhia,... Read more »