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Australian and New Zealand volunteers fought together in the Waikato War, yet still its place in the Anzac tradition is unacknowledged by our defence forces or RSA.

The first, forgotten Anzacs, more than 50 years before Gallipoli

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Crown lawyers will try to convince a judge today that Karen Chhour shouldn't have to answer the tribunal's questions.

Why the Waitangi Tribunal has summonsed a minister – and why the Crown is fighting it

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When the Crown is the self-appointed ultimate authority over a process to deal with Crown misconduct, we run into big issues.

We’re asking the wrong questions about treaty settlements

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Parāoa parai is kai Māori, but it also connects us to our indigenous whānau overseas.

Fry bread’s global history, from Native America to Aotearoa

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While creating a slate of world-class shows, Whakaata Māori also developed a generation of world-class creatives.

Whakaata Māori and the future of Māori media

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A look back on the channel's beginnings, survival and impact across two decades.

Celebrating 20 years: How Whakaata Māori changed the game

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Despite starring three 11-year-olds, House says her movie is for anyone who wants to remember how they saw the world as kids.

Rachel House on first-time directing and the power of mounga

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Meet the third director of the world-renowned study that’s helped shape public policy and opinion across the globe over the last 52 years.

A new face and a new phase for the Dunedin Study

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Some familiar names, like Rawiri Waititi, will be competing next February. But what all is involved?

Inside the intensive kapa haka training in preparation for Te Matatini 2025

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How does Lee Tamahori's 1830s-set saga stack up against other Aotearoa period pieces?

Review: The Convert is a must-watch for local history nerds

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While many across the country will be affected by funding cuts, it's the broader slashes that impact Māori the most.

Death by a thousand cuts: How political decisions affect Māori

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Tōrere Macadamias have turned this Australian nut into a vehicle for Māori sustainability.

What do macadamia nuts have to do with kaitiakitanga?

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Are you deeply passionate about sharing Māori stories? We’re on the hunt for an experienced writer/editor to lead our Ātea coverage.

The Spinoff is looking for a te ao Māori editor

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Professor Jacinta Ruru is set to become Otago University's inaugural deputy vice chancellor Māori. What does she hope to achieve in the position?

Aotearoa’s first ever Māori law professor is making history once again

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Opponents called them woke, PC snowflakes, but the museum isn't backing down. 

‘PC snowflakes’ and a new lighting protocol: Inside an Auckland Museum board meeting

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The Māori Health Authority was disestablished yesterday before it had barely gotten going. Gabrielle Baker reflects on what could have been.

Te Aka Whai Ora deserved so much more than its rushed death

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Stan Walker's first hit ‘Blackbox’ and his newest waiata ‘Māori Ki Te Ao’ sound like the work of two completely different artists. And in a way, they are.

Stan Walker on ‘uncle Tāme Iti’, his Tūhoetana, tamariki and tunes

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Self-governance is an idea that's been advanced by indigenous peoples in countries around the world – including in Aotearoa.

Rawiri Waititi isn’t the first Māori leader to call for an indigenous parliament

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Just a few of the glorious fits on display at Waitangi this year.

Waitangi fits: Serious steez for serious work

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Dispatches from Waitangi Day where thousands have gathered to commemorate the signing of te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Waitangi Day wrap: Dawn ceremony, waka and a 1,000-strong hīkoi

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'After you’ve chopped up that carrot, who cares what it looked like?'

Waste not, want not: New series Food Rescue Kitchen turns food trash into treasure

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Dog of the month: Scout, who is so independent she could be a cat

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‘I know reality TV is one of those things people love to hate and hate to love, but it’s something New Zealand should be proud of.’

‘I don’t know if we were brave or stupid’: Megan Alatini on changing reality TV

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It's more than just a kids' cartoon about talking dogs, OK?

I saw ‘The Sign’, and it opened up my eyes: All the fuss around Bluey, explained

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A brief round-up of submissions on the controversial proposed law.

‘The worst piece of law proposed since 1979’: Reactions to the Fast-track Approvals Bill

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A poem from Robin Peace's new collection.

The Friday Poem: ‘Cereal giving’ by Robin Peace

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The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending April 26

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The 'Wicked Game' heartthrob is in his late 60s now. That didn't stop him putting on a lively, goofy and very sparkly show.

‘A hell of a lot of fun’: Our reviews of Chris Isaak’s dazzling Auckland show

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Hear me out: All I want is a TrueBliss T-shirt

Kaupapa on The Couch is a Spinoff webseries looking at interesting issues and events in te ao Māori.

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In this episode Leonie Hayden explains what happened at Parihaka on November 5, 1881 when a pacifist settlement in Taranaki was invaded by 1600 volunteer and Armed Constabulary troops. But most importantly, she explains why the incident should never be forgotten.

The invasion of Parihaka and why it needs to be remembered | Kaupapa on the Couch

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What was Parihaka? And what does it mean for us today?

The Spinoff

ĀteaNovember 5, 2022

Kaupapa on the Couch: What happened at Parihaka

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