Culture
Whakapapa and Citizenship Are Not the Same
I explore why one’s ancestry and heritage are not the same as citizenship. I also ask, do we need the Waitangi Tribunal anymore?
Protecting Young Teens From Facial Tattoos
Traditionally, moko kauae was tied to adulthood, not children. Today’s moko is often applied with modern machines and inks, carrying the same risks as commercial tattooing. Culture deserves celebration – but not at the expense of child safety.
We Should All Be Equal Before the Law
Maybe second generation citizenship is worthwhile – but for everybody.
Diving Into Obscurity: Ian “Ollie” Olsen
A legacy built on innovation, collaboration and ‘sideways influence’.
The Acceptance of Violence in Māori Culture
From cannibalism to intimidation: violence has deep roots in Māori culture.
If You Come Here and Break Our Laws, You Shouldn’t Stay
Another Indian jailed for sexual offending.
Who Moves From Welfare to Super?
Welfare is like an iceberg. The visible tip gets all the attention – the young and unemployed. But below the surface is a very large group of people for whom welfare is a way of life – whether they chose it or not.
Te Reo Māori: Word Counts, History and the Myth of 1769
This expansion is not organic growth from communities, but the result of state-funded language engineering.