Philip McKibbin

Guest writer

Philip McKibbin (Ngāi Tahu, Pākehā) is an independent writer. He holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Auckland, and is currently studying te reo Māori at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

Harry Delamere Barter Dansey MBE. (Photos: Courtesy of the Dansey family)

25th November, 2018

Harry Dansey, the ‘integrated New Zealander’ who embodied a hopeful future

Philip McKibbin remembers a man who dedicated his life to realising our Treaty partnership.

By Philip McKibbin

Photo: Matyas Havel

16th November, 2018

But what about boil up? How Māori are embracing veganism

Vegan, kaimanga, kapa kaiota, whekana – whatever you call it, a movement towards a harm free, plant-based lifestyle is being championed by Māori looking to protect Papatūānuku.

By Philip McKibbin

The thin line between dickishness and casual racism

23rd July, 2017

The thin line between dickishness and casual racism

It's easy to dismiss a stray look or comment as simple rudeness, but often it's much more than that. Philip McKibbin (Ngāi Tahu) presents a call to arms against casual racism.

By Philip McKibbin