Opinion

Successive governments have tried time and time again to address the ‘gang’ issue in Aotearoa. Some were successful. Others, not so much, Eugene Ryder writes.

Councils simply reaffirming their support for Māori wards is not enough. The true fate of Māori representation lies in the hands of voters.

Last week’s Toitū Te Reo, hosted in Heretaunga, was a celebration of te reo and Māori culture of a sort never seen anywhere in the world before, writes Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod.

The Hobson’s pledge advertisement is just another example of Māori having to fight to justify our existence, writes award-winning author Shilo Kino.

Kaipara District Council's decision to axe its Māori ward reinforces narrow-minded views, Nanaia Mahuta writes.

Opinion: Pacific and Māori names have a history of being butchered, made fun of, or completely ignored in sport. We have advocated fiercely against this trend.

Auckland Whau Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni opines on the cost implications to local authorities.

Research assistant Celia Karl and Professor Matt Roskruge of Te Au Rangahau analyse the budget.

Karen Chhour is the Minister for Children. She grew up in the state care and was elected to Parliament as an Act Party MP in 2020.

OPINION: Most people live with an identity which is important to them and identify with a tribe.