How an old Māori song became the anthem of the Pacific
Alongside a plume of cannabis smoke and 50 shades of red, gold and green, there is almost always…
Both coloniser and colonised: reckoning with my family history
A cemetery search, a toddler, and a family tree that is far from simple. There we are, trodding…
Your digital identity is not under New Zealand jurisdiction
The government stores our most important data on US-owned cloud infrastructure, making it subject to US laws. Software…
My ancestors were colonisers | The Spinoff
A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors’ role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that…
The Spinoff guide to life: How to return home like a pro this summer
City slickers can antagonise whānau when they head home for the break – often without any idea they’re…
The hunt for the ancient pounamu slab lost in an Auckland cave
Nearly three centuries ago, a massive greenstone gong belonging to a powerful chief was hidden near Maungawhau. Where…
After the treaty settlements: Kotahitanga Fund signals new phase
It’s been three decades since the first treaty settlements were signed. Now, settled entities are turning their focus…
Kirihimete gift guide 2025: Cool stuff from Māori and Pasifika-led brands
Your annual roundup of beautiful, sparkly, delicious and silly things from Māori and Pasifika-led brands. Stuck on Christmas…
Redacting the Crown’s lies: Why I defaced an exhibition in our national museum
In September, Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn was convicted of graffiti vandalism and ordered to pay Te Papa $1,500 in reparations…
Eru Kapa-Kingi: The first declaration of Māori sovereignty and why it still matters
Signed 190 years ago today, He Whakaputanga still defines the Māori struggle for mana and self-determination. The very…
Once Were Gardeners is a must-watch for anyone wanting to grow
The new Whakaata Māori show is a mix of practical tips, heartfelt kōrero and mātauranga Māori. In 2009,…
Reo and rage: why I’ve stopped taking the bait
Māori linguist Vincent Olsen-Reeder has had enough of social media outrage masquerading as reo Māori discourse – and…