Annabelle Lee

Annabelle Lee-Mather is the executive producer of Three's The Hui and a third of The Spinoff's politics podcast, Gone By Lunchtime.

Politics
Jan 6, 2019

Summer reissue: Why Jacinda Ardern's five days at Waitangi are such a big deal

The PM's approach to Waitangi commemorations offered the chance to break from the bad old days under PMs of both parties

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Ātea
Jan 24, 2018

Why Jacinda Ardern's decision to spend five days at Waitangi is a really big deal

Rangatira ki te rangatira: Ardern's approach to Waitangi commemorations offers the chance to break from the bad old days under PMs of both parties, writes Annabelle Lee

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Society
Jan 11, 2017

Silly old sausage: Why the Mad Butcher's Waiheke comment matters

As his friends and supporters continue to remind us, Sir Peter Leitch holds a special place in Māori and Pasifika communities through his support for rugby league. That's all the more reason for him to step up and admit that his casual racism is a serious problem, says Annabelle Lee.

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