Corina Shields
If you think you know me, you’re wrong. I don’t fit any of your stereotypes.
This year has been a tumultuous one. My online harassers started off with a bang (not that they ever stopped in 2024) which led to my submission on the stalking and harassment laws that passed the third reading and will receive royal assent mid 2026. I’m happy to say online doxxing has been included in these laws. Having had my address posted online numerous times, this is a welcome addition to the new laws.
I also found myself reporting one of them to the police in May for the porn he was making in public spaces as a Pornhub model. The not-so-funny thing is that through his social media posts he seems to have connections to the corruption within police and police commissioners and that he runs a community Facebook group he claims to own.
The fight against gender ideology continues, and it seems for every win there is a set back. The ban on puberty blocker prescriptions for youth became the subject of a court injunction thanks to PATHA (Professional Association for Transgender Healthcare Aotearoa) who claim the ban is illegal and unethical. This will no doubt be a fight that continues for a while.
Rex Landy found herself the subject of a HDCA court case because her writings had the feelings of a six-foot-plus man in need of therapy get an order against her. After a year of crazy back and forth with far more police involved than necessary, Rex came away with a charge dropped and diversion on the other charge. Mr Spice has been smarting ever since. More than 20 supporters of Rex turned up on the day and I’m not ashamed to say that we were celebrating at The Old Bailey by 10am.
I currently have a petition going asking for law changes to be made for those who commit crimes against children. This is set to run until the end of February. If you haven’t signed it, please follow the link to sign and then share to your own contacts.
https://petitions.parliament.nz/0ac79a1e-e5a5-4481-02f4-08de173a28f1?lang=en
The corruption within elite Māori that I have been talking about for a few years has been brought to light in a massive way this year with the arrival of Martel “Shubz” Wikeepa on the political commentary scene. His humorous delivery and catchphrases makes his name and face one that is hard to forget.
And from his arrival on the scene, came beauty. We have developed a firm relationship. One, where he will hold it down for me, in ways I’ve not seen another man hold it down for me in these spaces. While we have completely different upbringings and backgrounds, we also have a common bond: through culture, through understanding, through communication.
He knows how I feel, but it has to be said that I needed him to enter this space. My willingness to sit down and have a conversation with Hobson’s Pledge means I’ve become one of the most hated people amongst some in Te Āo Māori. As a man who speaks about corrupt elite Māori, the heat he gets online lessens the heat I get. But the shared dislike of the two of us means reports are coming back that hui are being held because of the mahi/work Shubz, Aperehama Rua, Coley Tee and I are about to undertake. It’s an indescribable feeling to know you hold so much power over people because you’ve been willing to talk to other people that hui are being held. It’s also encouraging because it shows we’re on the right path.
What started as two different kaupapa/movements being discussed separately, has morphed into one big kaupapa: Iwi Whakamahu-Heal the Nation.
Iwi Whakamahu-Heal the Nation is a grassroots movement and kaupapa for all people led by Shubz Live, Aperehama Rua, Aunty Heihei and Coley Tee. Our intention is to follow the examples of past leaders throughout the history of NZ and take the trip back to Rerenga Wairua/Cape Reinga where Dame Whina Cooper took her first steps towards parliament. Acknowledging prominent moments and figures that shape NZ today, along the way.
The nation is hurting, whether it be with political drama or ideology, the economy, prices rises or a multitude of other reasons.
This haerenga/journey will allow us as a nation to remember the past, to live in the present and heal the land for our future generations: for all New Zealanders as we plant trees for shade we may never sit under and break bread with communities across the country.
What we are planning has never been done before and initially we had a massive goal as part of our Givealittle but fortunately with some changes to the way things are being done and some amazing support from people in different communities, we have seen these costs drop considerably but are still seeking financial contributions for things that can’t be covered by the food and accommodation donations we’ve received so far. Thank you to all the supporters we’ve had to date, your support is appreciated.
On a personal level, there’s a lot of things for me to take away from Iwi Whakamahu already. I’ve built up a supporter base of both Māori and Non-Māori over the years. A supporter base of people who feel like they don’t have a voice. People who feel persecuted for their existence and I feel like this is a chance to break down some of those barriers that have been put between us.
If you would like to join us for the journey or for one of the community events planned please go to the Iwi Whakamahu-Heal The Nation Facebook group page. [...]
So, 2025 has been one hell of a rollercoaster and has seen me sit down and talk to Eli Mitchell from Common Ground. Cam Slater from Good Oil, Elliot from Hobson’s Pledge and River of Freedom documentary maker and author Gaylene Barnes amongst many others and I’m looking forward to seeing who I will cross paths with in 2026.
Have a safe and blessed holiday season with whoever you celebrate with and hopefully I’ll see you in Wellington on January 19 2026.
This article was originally published on the author’s Substack.
