How significant was the Treaty of Waitangi Act?
By Claudia Orange In a new edition of her popular book, The Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Illustrated History, distinguished historian Dame Claudia Orange brings the narrative of the Treaty up-to-date. In this extract, she explores the critical phase...
Are MÄori and Pasifika communities more at risk from COVID-19? š
Last week, Te PÅ«naha Matatini released a report relating to the infection fatality rate of COVID-19. The report stated, “the communities at the highest risk will be those with elderly populations, and MÄori and Pasifika communities, where the compounded effects...
What is decolonisation?
By Ocean Ripeka Mercier (NgÄti Porou) Many writers only loosely define what they mean by it, and others use it as a general black box for addressing the negative impacts of colonisation upon Indigenous peoples.Ā Ā Like colonisation, decolonisation is a huge and...
What is the Treaty of Waitangi settlement process?
By Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones outlines the process iwi go through to settle Treaty grievances. The Treaty settlement process is a staged process of negotiation between the Crown and defined MÄori communities which is aimed at agreeing redress packages that will settle...
Q+A: Why does the government remove MÄori babies from their family?
In recent months, Oranga Tamariki (the Ministry for Children) has faced widespread criticism for its often-traumatising practice of āupliftsā, whereby newborn babies are taken from their mothers into state care. These uplifts by Oranga Tamariki are used against MÄori...
Why isnāt my professor Pasifika or MÄori?
By Tara McAllister & Sereana Naepi The number of MÄori and Pasifika students attending New Zealand universities has been increasing steadily, but for many of these students, they will not be taught by MÄori or Pasifika throughout their degree. The number of MÄori...
Q+A: IhumÄtao: Can protests really change things?
As peaceful protest and occupation continue at IhumÄtao in Auckland, what does the future hold for protest movements of this ilk in New Zealand? How effective can these sorts of protest be in enacting change? Deb Rawson spoke to Professor Paul Moon about treaty...
Are New Zealandās colonial institutions pushing MÄori toward a life of crime?
By Ethan Kisby New Zealand gang membership, especially MÄori gang membership, may have more to do with our colonial history and young men searching for a sense of belonging than organised crime itself. New Zealandās colonial history has resulted in the breakdown of...
Q+A: Are our indigenous communities really free?
Last week saw the International Day of the Worldās Indigenous Peoples, on August 9. Indigenous communities still struggle to maintain their autonomy in modern society. In various parts of the world, including Southeast Asia and the Americas, they are subjected to...Subscribe by Email
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