Bob Edlin: Remember when John Key backed down on mining plans?.....

Remember when John Key backed down on mining plans? Let’s see if Luxon can dig in and hold his ground

The Minister responsible for RMA Reform shied from giving guarantees about protecting the Waitākere Ranges under new planning and development laws when questioned in Parliament yesterday.

The PM was no more committed to protecting World Heritage sites. To the contrary, he declared he was gung-ho about mining – and he wasn’t too fussed about where miners should dig.

Anglo Saxon: Auckland local govt wants a tribal council co-governing public park (Waitakere Ranges)

In this video Anglo Saxon sets out the background to the proposed tribal council for the co-governance of the Waitakere Ranges, and the reasons why this arrangement is a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi.

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Steven Mark Gaskell: Waitangi Tribunal, Co-Governance and Treaty-based nursing standards

Another day, another seat at the table: Welcome to the Waitangi Club - By someone who's definitely not getting a seat 

Well, what a surprise. Another day in the Beehive, another golden chair handed out in the name of “representation.” This time, it’s Gerrard Albert – yes, that Gerrard Albert – the man with more Treaty miles under his belt than a Crown SUV. Freshly appointed to the WaitangiTribunal by Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka. Three years, nice and tidy. Just long enough to approve a few more grievances, keep the machinery well-oiled.

Fiona Mackenzie: Is National The Red Under The Bed?

New Zealanders who long to see our country recover from the Labour Government’s devastation (2017-2023) and once again become a beacon of innovation and achievement have been heartened by National’s current goals: getting the books back in the black, restoring international relations, and refocusing education so that children learn to read, write and do arithmetic.

Unfortunately, some recent developments suggest a continuing of Labour’s anti-democratic agenda, as epitomised by the He Puapua manifesto. And the previous National Government is not innocent either. While dyed-in-the-wool blue supporters may not want to admit it, many separatist, anti-democratic policies were put in place by former Prime Minister John Key and his Attorney-General Chris Finlayson— “a very clever lawyer”. Among the most glaring examples of apartheid policies from their nine-year tenure were:

Matua Kahurangi: Co-Governance in the Waitakere Ranges

A divisive proposal that New Zealand doesn’t need

New Zealand is built on the values of unity, equal citizenship, and shared responsibility for our common resources. However, a recent proposal by the Auckland Council to introduce co-governance in the management of the iconic Waitakere Ranges threatens to undermine these very principles. The proposal, which would see local hapū share power with the Auckland Council in overseeing the Ranges, is not only unnecessary but risks creating a divided society where ethnic lines determine who holds decision-making power over public spaces.