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.
Culture
Oh Hush, Queen
The political left hates standards for all of these reasons. But more than anything, they despise standards because they imply the existence of a norm, and justify judgments based on the norm.
Britain Needs a New Backbone
A fish rots from the head. Starmer calls Farage unpatriotic while tolerating violence, intimidation and hate in the streets he claims to lead. A man who can find his way to a lectern, but not to a backbone.
Are We Reaping the Whirlwind of Childcare?
Just ask teachers about the childcare generations.
Do You Remember Kelvin Davis?
When establishing the Office for Māori Crown Relations in 2019, I bet Kelvin never imagined his reach would go so far! Oh, and a postscript on the MACA legislation: Te Pāti Māori will repeal this legislation in their first 100 days!
The Parents of the Assassin
This family gave another grieving family closure. We owe them thanks and compassion for displaying moral courage when it counted. The sins of their son are not theirs. They need and deserve our parental prayers. Under present grooming circumstances, there but for the grace of God go all of us.
AI Slop: We’ve Been Here Before
The similarities between ‘AI slop’ and the first decades of cinema.
Museums Need Neutral Viewpoints and Stronger Science
Making science exhibitions share space with cultural content, and challenging ‘colonial’ narratives, is risky. If politicians, donors, and the visiting public tire of a bias of culture over science, then visitation and funding may be threatened.
Māori Need Better Role Models
I’m thankful that Cam has highlighted alternative Māori voices that I don’t think we would otherwise have heard from – figures such as Brian Tamaki, Lee Taituha and Corina Shields. These are the people that Māori should be listening to.
To Reinstate Democracy in New Zealand
If democracy in New Zealand is to endure, these race-based structures must be dismantled by the coalition. It’s time to draw the line and take our country back.
Removing History of Art Is a Mistake
‘Do I think it’s a good idea to scrap art history? No, I think it’s a terrible, tragic idea’ – Dame Jane Campion.