Kate Frykberg

[Tansu Yegen @TansuYegen]

Powerful message👏

[Project Forgive @ProjectForgive]

Remember when you wanted, what you currently have? We're Blessed.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@JennyKayNZ Thanks for sharing - we need to know about people like this.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@CantonaDerek @derpworldorder @Rawiri_Waititi Do we all know this? Where did you learn this? I've been studying Te Reo for 6 years, so I am not an expert, however everything I have learned says that the term Pākehā is just fine and I am happy to be called Pākehā. If you a te reo expert I am happy to be corrected.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@derpworldorder @Rawiri_Waititi I think the original tweet was referring to the former policies of the assimilation of Māori eg through the supression of language and culture.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@derpworldorder @Rawiri_Waititi As you will see from the dictionary definition, it has several different definitions, and I have often heard it used to describe anyone who is non-Māori. It isn't a derogatory term, if that is what you are asking.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@derpworldorder @Rawiri_Waititi here's the definition from the most commonly used Māori dictionary, Te Aka: "New Zealander of European descent ... Despite the claims of some non-Māori speakers, the term does not normally have negative connotations." See https://t.co/OmZ36ZADnt

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@EmmmKat I'm on day 15 Emma - sounds like we had it at the same time. yep - still coughing, still lingering brain fog - getting incrementally better but at a frustratingly slow pace. From what I hear 3 - 4 weeks is common, and I'm just kind of alternating work and rest. Get well soon!

[E-Tangata @etangata]

“We kind of bumbled along on goodwill and with open hearts. You can go quite a long way on goodwill. But only so far.” — Kate Frykberg

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[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@Rawiri_Waititi Kia ora @Rawiri_Waititi - I am sorry you have to put up with this kind of thing. Mānawatia a Matariki - let's hope this new year will see more positivity and more desire to learn together. Although in this case, even learning not to be rude would be a good start.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

It was great to have the opportunity to speak on the Seeds Podcast recently and to share a few somewhat uncomfortable personal stories from organisations wanting to better support Māori aspirations... https://t.co/IyEuErlGi4

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@MorganGodfery Indeed @MorganGodfery. The university of Auckland is one of Aotearoa's biggest charities, and that excludes the University of Auckland Foundation, which is also pretty large. Not exactly a "not-for-profit" organisation I guess.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@Rawiri_Waititi So annoyed with Act for playing this tired old card - you shouldn't have to be dealing with this @Rawiri_Waititi . Kia kaha.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@EmmmKat Sending love emma - sounds very tough

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

Some thoughts on how to ensure that we support causes and organisations which are genuinely serving the public good. https://t.co/9onvjl0XyF

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

Awesome advice - thank you @no_handle_yet Yep, let's not be "that Pākehā"...

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@maxdnharris Happy to do so @maxdnharris. There's quite a lot of people who see tax as a positive thing and would pay more I reckon - but people who want tax cuts seem to have louder voices...

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

I agree - no tax cuts! In fact I would be happy to see tax increases and things like a Captial Gains tax. Personally I don't see tax as a burden, I see it as a contribution to a thriving society and good infrastructure.

[Dave Moskovitz @davemosk]

I don't want a tax cut, I want teachers and nurses et al to be paid more in accordance with their value to society; I want government to be able to invest in innovative projects to combat wicket problems like income inequality and climate change. More we, less me.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@davemosk I agree - in fact I would be happy to see more tax on wealthy NZers. An example - we one of the very few countries without a capital gains tax. How is that fair? Personally I don't see tax as a burden, I see it as a contribution to a thriving spociety with good infrastructure.

[Kate Frykberg @katefryk]

@deborahjonesnz I haven't heard of any philanthropy directed at people in need from Peter Jackson and he doesn't seem to engage with the philanthropy community either. he has bought some heritage buildings... And that mayoral campaign. Hmmm don't think theae count...