Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Puanga celebrations good for the soul
Puanga or Matariki has always been a big part of Māori society from early on.
Puanga or Matariki has always been a big part of Māori society from early on.
It was in the house next door that the very first broadcast for Awa FM took place in 1991.
A Whanganui writer addresses the contentious issue of "unteaching" racism in schools.
Kapa haka - where intergenerational Māori healing, pride and empowerment has centre stage.
Comment: 'We must be more accepting of each other'
OPINION: From the tired old race-based debate, a positive new force is emerging.
Mining operation underestimated extent of iwi and community determination and resilience.
COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.
96 returned WW1 soldiers took up land in the Mangapurua soldier settlement scheme.
Our two-hour journey can be increased to nearly three if we pick the wrong time to travel.
"I get the impression the ministry was severely underprepared for this process."
This is not about a cultural difference; it is about respect and thoughtfulness.
OPINION: Racism is a disease that should not spread to children.
Making new memories in an old Castlecliff home.
OPINION: While many struggle, for others, Covid has reinvented work.
An important stand by local Māori took place in 1995 and it was not about just one issue.
Rawiri Waititi's defiance is an important and timely stand and is hugely symbolic.
How we dress can be one of the most powerful symbols of who we are.
'Stop moaning about iwi checkpoints and let Māori leadership help us through.'
It will be a different Rātana event at the end of the month with no politicians.
Tāwhiao McMaster says history must reflect Māori as well as Pākeha versions of events.
Christmas is terrible for putting pressure on families to buy gifts and spend up large.
'I have found comfort in the way we handle death as Māori'.
Taking a punitive approach to cannabis does not work, writes Leigh-Marama McLachlan.
Comment: The pressure is on for Labour to deliver real change over the next term.
A National MP is doubling down on posting a fake Ardern quote and Collins needs to act.
Language revitalisation takes three generations.
Comment: 'Opponents of the End of Life Choice law are deeply compassionate.'
Comment: 'We're seeing opponents attempt to use fear, uncertainty and doubt.'
COMMENT: The abortion debate finds its way back to the political chambers.