Former union organiser here. These payments exist for a couple of reasons. The first is because often Māori are expected to undertake cultural duties without it being part of their job. These payments mean you can provide te ao Māori support in house for cheaper than contracting
Aotearoa can no longer maintain diplomatic relations with governments who are actively committing war crimes. We must recall the NZ consulate from Israel immediately.
and then people are shocked that they grow up to join resistance groups or that said resistance groups are predominantly made of orphans. how do you not fall into anger when you're deprived of your home and support network
We are celebrating the most successful election result in the Te Pāti Māori’s history, following the announcement of the final vote count today. Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takutai Moana Kemp have now won in Te Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau, tripling the size of our caucus.
With a larger share of the vote and more MPs than we’ve had before, Green Party will lead the ongoing fight to eliminate poverty, honour Te Tiriti, protect nature, and build a climate-resilient future for our mokopuna.
Te Pāti Māori Co-leaders @Rawiri_Waititi and @whaeadeb are demanding that the NZ Government expel the Israeli ambassador if Israel does not immediately implement a ceasefire and open safe humanitarian aid corridors into Gaza.
Why does a wholeass country have an official Instagram?😭 the answer is because said country’s entire existence is dependent on propaganda. Legitimate states acquire an identity through history, people and culture. They do not need branding experts to create an identity for them.
Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿is deeply concerned at the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Gaza. We call for the immediate cessation of violence. The protection of all civilians, and upholding of international humanitarian law is essential.