Turning Back the Tide: Te Tiriti, the Coalition, and the 2026 Reckoning
As Aotearoa moves toward the 2026 election, the legacy of the Coalition Government elected in 2023 will be measured not only in fiscal spreadsheets or GDP graphs, but…
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
I Was There When Section 7AA Was Strengthened — Its Repeal Is a Step Backward for Our Tamariki
In 2019, the attempted uplift of a seven-day-old baby from Hawke’s Bay Hospital shook the conscience of this nation. A young Māori mother, still recovering from childbirth, faced…
Scotland’s Community Wealth Building Law — What Could It Mean for Aotearoa New Zealand?
In early 2026, Scotland enacted the world’s first law dedicated to community wealth building—an economic approach designed to ensure wealth generated in local places stays in those places.…
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…
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…
My Submission against The Treaty Principles Bill
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National
Te Tiriti o Waitangi: – A commitment to a brighter future for all children in Aotearoa
Introduction: David Seymour’s recent Treaty debate has many criticizing the Treaty Principles Bill’s divisive nature and its potential to undermine the Treaty of Waitangi. Seymour’s argument hinges on…
National
A Hollow Apology: The Disingenuous Nature of the Government’s State Care Apology
Introduction: On November 12th, 2024, the coalition government will deliver a public apology to 200,000 survivors who endured physical, mental, psychological, sexual abuse and torture while in state…
National
A Blow to Māori Culture: Coalition Government Cuts Whakaata Māori Funding
Introduction: The recent decision by the coalition government to slash funding for Whakaata Māori, New Zealand’s dedicated Māori television channel, in favour of prioritizing mathematics education, has sparked…