Happy Tuku Whenua day. 184 years ago Apihai Te Kawau & Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei joined with government officials at Te Rerenga Oraiti (Point Britomart) to celebrate the foundation of Auckland. This momentous day was the result of Apihai offering 3000 acres for the settlement to occur.

This incredible & beautiful story is a must watch. Thank you Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei for giving us a glimpse into your journey to getting a new waka taua. Happy Tuku Whenua! The release of this documentary series on the eve of Tuku Whenua is just perfect. www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/t...

Te Kawau ki Tai | Episode 1: Māhuhu o te Rangi

We look back on Māhuhu o te Rangi (Aotearoa’s largest waka taua), its voyages on the Waitematā, and its place within the iwi.

A small celebration after sending my confirmation write up to my supervisory team today. 12,000 words written on my PhD research. #PhDlife

My life at the moment & what research looks like. Lots of writing, lots of reading & lots of thinking. It is mentally & physically tiring but it is worth it.

I find the headline & Lianne’s claim that Te Tiriti was written to deliberately mislead highly problematic. It is an old argument & runs the danger of creating justification for ignore Te Tiriti. It also reduces Māori to the insidious myth of the “dumb noble savage” that has permeated our history.

Jay Ruka, Dean of Taranaki Cathedral is 100% correct with his kōrero. The principle of partnership is in Te Tiriti because at its heart, our founding document is a covenantal agreement of two equal partners entering into a relationship for mutual benefit. www.instagram.com/reel/C_wzBhF...

“An ACT party website later confirmed the proposed new principles…” - RNZ It is important to know is a website funded by us the taxpayers (see screengrab). Seymour & ACT are using taxpayer’s funds to spread misinformation & disinformation about Te Tiriti. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

The Waitangi Tribunal, translators, historians, legal experts, academics, & now church leaders opposed to ACT’s Treaty Principles bill. So who supports it? Treaty Principles Bill: Hundreds of church leaders want David Seymour’s ‘divisive’ bill voted down www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/treaty-...

400 church leaders sign open letter to vote down Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill

Hundreds have signed a letter against the 'divisive' bill.

“So I believe that with the help of us all, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po can continue her father’s legacy. I believe that she can achieve his aspirations of unity and — honouring the deep significance of her name — connection.” - Prof Yom Roa. e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...

Nga wai hono i te po is 'the right woman for the job' | E-Tangata

“She’s a wonderful, beautiful young woman and an amazing person. But I also cried for her. She’s only 27. And I thought: 'That poor young woman.' Because she’s got one hell of a job.” — Professor Tom ...

Absolutely delighted & excited to see Queen Ngā Wai hono i te po Paki unveiled as the new monarch. May she be guided by her tīpuna & lead the kiingitangi with a mana that leads te ao Māori & wider Aotearoa society into a bright indigenous led future. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3504...