Lara Zijl 
A Historic Institution Faces a Branding Shake-Up The University of Otago, New Zealand’s oldest university, has recently embarked on a…
What Is the Waitangi Tribunal? History, Function, and Operations
The Waitangi Tribunal is a cornerstone institution in Aotearoa New Zealand’s journey towards recognising and addressing historical injustices experienced by…
Waitangi Tribunal Report: Immediate Halt Recommended for Regulatory Standards Bill
The Waitangi Tribunal has released a significant interim report recommending that the Crown immediately stop advancing the Regulatory Standards Bill,…
Te Pāti Māori Haka Protest: Comprehensive Update on Suspensions, Debate, and National Impact
The fallout from Te Pāti Māori’s haka protest in Parliament has become one of the most consequential and polarising events…
Review of the Waitangi Tribunal: Purpose, Process, and Perspectives
The New Zealand Government has announced a significant review of the Waitangi Tribunal, a move that has sparked widespread discussion…
Tangata Tiriti Advocate Honoured for Lifelong Commitment to Te Tiriti Education
Dr Ingrid Huygens Recognised for Bridging Communities Through Treaty Understanding Community psychologist and Treaty educator Dr Ingrid Huygens has been…
Community Cohesion in a Changing World: Lessons from Hindu and Māori Cultural Values
By Dorothy Brown | NZB News | 27 April 2025 Background As globalisation accelerates and societies become increasingly diverse, the…
Legal Reforms in New Zealand: A Year in Review
As New Zealand approaches the end of the first quarter of 2025, the nation’s legal landscape in 2024 reflects a…
Aotearoa Stays: Speaker Shuts Down MPs’ Complaints Over Māori Name
“Brownlee’s gavel has spoken: Aotearoa’s here, complaints be damned. From Kupe to Cook to coalition clashes, NZ’s name game is…
Z Energy Embraces Te Reo Māori: Renaming Fuel Stations with Local Hapū Guidance
Z Energy is making a significant cultural shift by replacing street names with the correct Māori kupu (words) at fuel…
