Taonga is a broad and encompassing word. In the Māori version of Te Tiriti o Waitangi the Crown granted te iwi Māori tino rangatiratanga over our whenua, kainga and taonga. Taonga, in this sense, ...

A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors' role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that means for his own role in its future.

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One belief was virtually universal within the Waitangi forum tents: existing as Māori is inherently political.

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Treaty of Waitangi negotiations minister Paul Goldsmith is eager to see a Ngāpuhi settlement, as are leaders from within the iwi. What’s stopping progress? Our Waitangi 2025 coverage is ...

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Casey Spearin, a chemist, science communicator and harm reduction advocate, is the general manager of KnowYourStuffNZ, and is privileged to live on the banks of Te Awa Tupua.

From research to 'route of administration' to recovery, when it comes to illicit substances, a little planning goes a long ...