Miriama Aoake
This Māori Language Week We Deserve More Than Token Gestures
Te Reo Māori-speaking Moana and painted police cars fail to address the real issues facing Māori.
Losing The Māori Seats Would Be a Disaster for NZ Politics
New Zealand has a long history of trying to get Māori out of politics. Here’s why we need the seats.
Why The Survival of Te Reo is Essential to the Survival of Māori
Saving our indigenous language is about more than just "cross-cultural communication".
How National’s New ‘Tough on Crime’ Policies Punish Māori and the Poor
National’s new boot camp policy is another boot in the face for those already facing generational poverty.
Metiria Turei and How the NZ Media Ignores Its Own Prejudice
The predominantly Pākehā media establishment betrays its limitations whenever race is on the news agenda.
Pay Equity in New Zealand is a Race Issue, Not Just a Gender Issue
Pākehā women earn more than Māori, Pasifika and Asian men. This International Women's Day it's time to change the way we talk about the pay gap.
Why I'm Protesting on Waitangi Day, For the First Time
Most years I either work or get ready for the Superbowl.