Luxon’s Treaty Principles Pledge: Is it a flip flop?
Introduction: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s initial stance on the Treaty Principles Bill was one of cautious support, promising to back it through to its first reading only, as…
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Raupatu Takutai Moana Bill: A Debate Over Māori Customary Rights and Coastal Management
Introduction The Raupatu Takutai Moana Bill, or Coastal Policy Bill, has sparked significant debate in Aotearoa New Zealand, raising crucial questions about the balance between Māori customary rights…
ActionStation NZ: A Force for Positive Change in Aotearoa
Introduction: ActionStation NZ is a powerful force for positive change in Aotearoa, mobilizing a community of over 500,000 New Zealanders to advocate for a fairer, more sustainable, and…
The Atlas Network: A Shadowy Force Shaping New Zealand’s Future?
Introduction: The Atlas Network, a secretive US-based organization with deep ties to fossil fuel interests, has a long history of interfering in global politics. From engineering Brexit to…
The Treaty Under Siege: A Calculated Attack on Māori Rights and the Future of Aotearoa
Introduction: The proposed Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill, championed by the ACT party, presents a significant and potentially dangerous threat to the future of Aotearoa. While…
Top Stories
Asians Supporting Māori Sovereignty: A Bridge Between Cultures
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…
Top Stories
Te Kaipara Council’s Māori Ward: A Fight for Representation and a Deeper Understanding
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…
Politics
Church Leaders Condemn Treaty Principles Bill, Sparking Political Debate
Introduction Christian leaders across New Zealand have issued a strong condemnation of the proposed Treaty Principles Bill, calling on MPs to reject the legislation. The open letter, signed…
National
Luxon’s Crown Sovereignty Stance Sparks Debate
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…
History
Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Who’s Responsible for Upholding its Promises?
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…