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Annabelle Lee

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

Jacinda Ardern speaks at Te Whare Runanga in 2018. Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images

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

By Annabelle Lee | 6th January, 2019

Jacinda Ardern and her college friend Colleen in Whanganui. Photo: Toby Manhire

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

By Annabelle Lee | 24th January, 2018

Sir Peter Leitch does a lap of honour at halftime during a NZ Warriors match in 2015. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

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.

By Annabelle Lee | 11th January, 2017