OPINION: I used to think young people had no interest in voting - now I'm not so sure.

Opinion: It takes extreme courage to take the lead so that others can follow.

Opinion: "A health issue should not be confused with aggressive, law-breaking behaviour."

Opinion: Female Māori politicians are challenging some of the norms of Parliament.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whānau Ora students show why it's worth being committed.

'From the veterans I spoke to, not one objected to November 11 being named Veterans Day.'

Opinion: Rightly or wrongly, when we vote, we get the people we deserve.

Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait's advice for people losing their job.

"Hard to believe anyone would try looting homes made uninhabitable by Cyclone Gabrielle"

OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.

OPINION: As with so many political appointments, these are rarely straightforward.

OPINION: I saw Te Matatini showcasing the best kapa haka in the world.

OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says the shopping experience starts at the shop entrance.

OPINION: 'A prosperous society should not be at the expense of one Treaty partner'.

There was plenty of laughter and good advice for the politicians.

OPINION: Trevor Maxwell's a local government legend.

OPINION: We shouldn't dismiss young people so easily.

OPINION: Breaks bring much-needed balance in a crowded life.

Opinion: The public has a responsibility to make sure our behaviour doesn't endanger cops.

Opinion: While I don’t have a crystal ball, it is clear that 2023 will be a tough year.

OPINION: Our country has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

OPINION: Few other jobs where so much additional responsibility is picked up by a partner.

OPINION: We should not be surprised that love surfaced in this case.

OPINION: I'm not surprised to see the positive public reception the games have received.

OPINION: Banks are making big profits while families tighten their belts.

OPINION: It's time to start measuring the impact of social investment.

Opinion: 'This is as good as it gets' will not serve future generations well

OPINION: We must keep talking to our teenagers. Life does not deliver us a Plan B.

OPINION: The idea to replace the Children's Commissioner with a board is backwards.

OPINION: Domestic violence takes root in the darkness and shadows.

OPINION: Luxon should call out the racists at every opportunity,

OPINION: There's no quick fix, and parents are not failing.

OPINION: Whingers and whiners should ditch the negativity.

OPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most

OPINION: Misogyny, like racism is embedded in our customs and institutions.

Opinion: Why is MSD treating people like cattle?

OPINION: Strong relationships are an essential part of boosting wellbeing

OPINION: Tell us what crime-fighting police have in place.

OPINION: MPs should be above jealousy and envy towards one of their own.

OPINION: There is no comparison between Campion's and the Williams sisters' battles.

OPINION: Missteps in Credit Contracts and Consumers Finance Act have consultant hallmarks.

MEREPEKA RAUKAWA-TAIT: Collective leadership is needed to sort the country's woes.

Comment: Protesting is more than a big get together, more than a party.

Is an overseas monarch still appropriate to New Zealand's evolving identity?

Opinion: No one is safe from COVID-19 until everyone is safe.

'It's the hard slog, leg work that I admire.'

OPINION: New Zealand must work to retain skilled older workers in crucial areas.

OPINION: New Zealand could learn a thing or two from Scandinavian countries

OPINION: 'A good working relationship requires that level of trust.'

Opinion: Family relationships give us the ability to bounce back after a tough year.

OPINION: Time will tell if Christopher Luxon has what it takes to take on Jacinda Ardern

Intensification in our towns and cities will change our residential settings.

OPINION: Home is really where I want to be this summer. I'll be staying put.

OPINION: I had to be sure I had enough information to make a decision I could live with.

OPINION: 'If housing is one of your biggest assets why neglect it?'

OPINION: It's the responsibility of whānau, hapu and iwi to look after their own children.

OPINION: Water reforms are a biggie and will only get bigger.

OPINION: Billy's generous time raised many thousands of dollars for Women's Refuge.

OPINION: Theo explained that until 'I wanted' te reo I wouldn't be interested in learning.

Opinion: Our legislation must help keep New Zealand citizens safe.

Opinion: Would that we could provide sanctuary again for frantic families seeking peace.

Opinion: Happy employees working within a positive workplace culture stick around.

Opinion: There will be an explosion of Maori elected to local councils in the future.

OPINION: Overriding concern was accountability to local ratepayers would be removed

OPINION: Parenting is not easy but little children must always come first.

OPINION: When a country commits to a declaration, that's when the real work starts

OPINION: "It's not easy knowing clearly what you think needs to be done."

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait learns about putting herself first and has more time because of it.

OPINION: Today we know the downside to the operations of a paper mill.

OPINION: No party needs the unnecessary distractions Judith Collins has had to stomach.

Let's not come out the other side of Covid meaner in attitude and human spirit.

If health is 'needs-based', why haven't Māori health needs been addressed yet?

'Always show up with a willingness to listen'.

Their lives just got more exciting.

Keep it simple and customers will keep coming

The occupation of Ihumaatao has also added another level of disquiet.

How do you go about turning a team around?