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One belief was virtually universal within the Waitangi forum tents: existing as Māori is inherently political.

A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors' role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that means for his ...

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A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors' role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that means for his ...

Today, on the eve of Waitangi Day, the Treaty Grounds – and Te Whare Rūnanga especially – are expected to be a hotbed of ...

Growing up in a Chinese takeaway left Chris Tse with a deep appreciation for his parents’ hard work – and a years-long ...

The Spinoff presents a simplified transcript of the speeches at the treaty signings in Waitangi, Hokianga and Kaitāia.

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