Introduction: Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga (ASTR) is a group of people of Asian descent who advocate for Māori sovereignty in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Their work focuses on promoting understanding... Read more »
Introduction The future of Kaipara District Council’s Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori ward hangs in the balance, awaiting a High Court decision on a legal challenge brought by Te... Read more »
Introduction The recent closure of Sky City Auckland’s gambling areas for five days highlights a critical issue that disproportionately affects Māori and Pasifika communities: the devastating consequences of problem... Read more »
Introduction: The heart of Waikato, Turangawaewae marae, fell silent as the hearse carrying the mortal remains of Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu, the seventh Māori King, departed... Read more »
Introduction: Today, amidst a mix of sorrow and hope, Māoridom bid farewell to their beloved King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu, while simultaneously welcoming a new era... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Hamilton, New Zealand – Renowned geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan has stirred up a storm of controversy after quoting the pre-Polynesian conspiracy theory in a recent YouTube video. Zeihan made... 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 »