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Crafar farm facts
A decision on the future ownership of the Crafar Farms, a large North Island farming operation that went into receivership in October 2009 owing $194 million, is imminent. Acting on behalf of the new owners, the Australian-based Westpac Bank, the... More about Crafar farm facts
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The myth of biculturalism
I have been thinking about ‘culture’, my friends, and am trying to get a handle on this most important matter. Culture is jolly important. We hear a lot about Maori culture, and hear all the time that we are a ‘bicultural... More about The myth of biculturalism
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Review of MMP and why it sets a dangerous precedent
The decision by New Zealanders to keep MMP means that any changes that come as a result of the “review” of MMP will be those the politicians prefer to implement. ... More about Review of MMP and why it sets a dangerous precedent
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When will iwi and Finlayson start taking our beaches?
Rumours continue to circulate about sweet deals that Public Foreshore & Seabed Minister Christopher Finlayson is doing in secret with coastal iwi, especially in Northland on Ninety Mile ... More about When will iwi and Finlayson start taking our beaches?
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Welfare reforms are in the interest of children
Welfare reforms the government will legislate for later this year have been typically denounced by opposition politicians and child advocates. Many have railed in particular against the idea ... More about Welfare reforms are in the interest of children
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Radical forces plan to replace our constitution
By agreeing to the Maori Party’s demand for a Constitutional Review, as part of their 2008 and 2011 Confidence and Supply Agreements, the National Party is advancing the agenda of ... More about Radical forces plan to replace our constitution
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Let's take our councils back
Many people around the country are unhappy with the performance of their Councils and demanding action of one kind or another. Perhaps surprisingly, the same key issues are being debated in ... More about Let's take our councils back
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How welfare harms children
The matter of children and the benefit system has long concerned me. It began with the death of Wairarapa toddler Lillybing (Hinewaoriki Karaitiana-Matiaha) in 2000. Had she... More about How welfare harms children
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The New Zealand Maori Council Water Rights Claim
The Waitangi Tribunal claims just announced by the New Zealand Maori Council are unapologetically an attempt at legal mugging. Though purportedly based on the deep wounds Maoridom ... More about The New Zealand Maori Council Water Rights Claim
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Treaty Transparency: Settlements 1989-2012
A settlement of the Ninety Mile Beach tribe’s complaints plus Maori politicians posturing over proposed asset sales have awakened interest in the on-going saga of quasi legal claims ... More about Treaty Transparency: Settlements 1989-2012
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