Ta'ase Vaoga

Guest writer

Ta'ase Vaoga is a fundraiser by day and occasional writer by night. She writes over at her website manatee.nz. Ta'ase is a master of sighing, can be found in bed before 9pm most evenings and frequents Twitter.

Making data accessible means more people can leverage its benefits (Image: Getty, additional design: Archi Banal)

How new tools can build better futures for rangatahi

How can we use data and technology to create equitable outcomes for rangatahi in Aotearoa?

By Ta'ase Vaoga | 26th May, 2023

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I ain’t your baby: An open letter to all cat-callers

Whether its a whistle, an unwelcome comment or – that old favourite – someone telling you to smile, being on the receiving end of street harassment can be a demeaning and infuriating experience. Ta'ase Vaoga has had enough.

By Ta'ase Vaoga | 19th January, 2017