Chris Trotter Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.nz LAST WEEK The Waitangi Tribunal released Tino Rangatiratanga me te Kawanatanga: The Report on Stage 2 of the Te Paparahi o Te Raki Inquiry(Wai 1040). For the sake of brevity, I shall refer to this spawling document as the Northland Report.
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Lindsay Mitchell bassettbrashandhide.com Over the past week, New Zealand has seen the Maori Party forcefully assert that it is the true and authentic voice of Maori, and other parties equally strongly assert the Maori Party does not own Maori. Neither faction has provided factual evidence for their position although
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Like many, I had reservations about the possible inclusion of Winston Peters and NZ First in any coalition arrangement post-election. Many of my reasons have been well traversed and need not be repeated here. Since the election there have been signs that my reservations may be unfounded. The first
Alwyn Poole Founded and was the head of Mt Hobson Middle School in Auckland for 18 years. MH Academy is now an in person private school for Year 11 – 13. There is now a nationwide online provision called Mt Hobson Academy Connected for Years 1 – 13. alwynpoole.substack.com The
I don’t know whether the New Zealand whistleblower data stacks up to support New Zealand’s excess deaths but quite frankly I don’t care. I’m not so cold-hearted as to apprise my nearest and dearest jabbed and boosted that NZ data supports the prediction that the
Michael Bassett Political historian Michael Bassett CNZM is the author of 15 books, was a regular columnist for the Fairfax newspapers and a former Minister in the 1984-1990 governments bassettbrashandhide.com As we already know, adjusting to the arrival of new leaders in the Beehive is proving difficult for
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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister Australia, Canada, and New Zealand mourn every Israeli and Palestinian innocent life which has been lost in this conflict and express our condolences to all families and communities affected by the violence. We unequivocally condemn Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel on October 7, the
NZ First has overtaken the Act Party in the latest Taxpayers’ Union/Curia poll. Imagine what the government would have looked like had NZ First got 8.1% in the election. There would be several more freedom candidates there. But while NZ First’s support has risen, both National’s
Hon Karen Chhour Minister for Children Assaults and unlawful behaviour within Oranga Tamariki’s youth justice facilities are unacceptable and offenders should receive proper consequences for their actions. Last night a fight broke out in the Muriwai Unit at Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Residence in Christchurch. Five young people
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