"A referendum would bring all the crazies out of the woodwork" Chris Finlayson (former MInister Treaty Negotiations). This Australian documentary traces NZ's lurch to the far right in the 2023 election. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsSJ...
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
We're latecomers to 'Orange is the New Black', but the season 3 finale, with the magnificent Uzo Aduba... I'm just😂😭😂😭 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QQu...
YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes TV
"In 1858, Māori were officially outnumbered in their own country for the first time. And the newcomers had not travelled halfway around the world to treat people they generally regarded as inferior to themselves as their equals" - Vincent O'Malley e-tangata.co.nz/history/vinc...
“At first, some Crown officials... advocated ignoring the Kīngitanga in the hope that it would die if not given the oxygen of government attention. They had fatally underestimated the depth of Māori r...
Photo op for boot camps: David and Karen at a boot camp smiling at a boot. Srsly? www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
The final report into Abuse in State Care will be tabled in Parliament tomorrow. It's an important part of a much longer journey and tonight I'm thinking of all those people who told their stories, and those who never got the chance. All of you extraordinary people. Ngā mihi nui xx
Here's a podcast I did for He Whenua Taurikura about growing up Māori, my life in sociology and my work on racism, hate, terrorism and the 2019 Christchurch Mosque attacks. It’s also about hope and seeking repair in dark spaces. hwt.ac.nz/https-www-bu...
Bloody excellent news!
Judgement in the employment court case of Dr Wiles www.employmentcourt.govt.nz/assets/Docum...
The Wiles v University of Auckland judgement is out. Wiles was successful on the key issues. In particular, the Court finds that her commentary *was* part of her job and that the University's H&S response was "problematic" www.employmentcourt.govt.nz/assets/Docum...
CONGRATULATIONS Professor Siouxsie Wiles!!!! 🥳🎈🎉🥂@siouxsiew.bsky.social Vindicated!!!
ALT: Applause GIF