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He aha koia te tikanga Māori mō te whakaora i te iwi? I koneki ka mātakitaki tātou ki te kūao a capitalism nei, arā, ko “equity”. Imagine a large cauldron…Continue readingTe Kākaho Oi Oi: The Problem With Equity

The Spider, the Tide, and This Year’s Election E tā ki te hihi o te rā whakamārama, te horihori I te tikanga o te kōrero, pai mārire Paint these with…Continue readingThe Spider, the Tide, and This Year’s Election

In Support of Tino Rangatiratanga (James Barnes (Pākehā) is a Te Tiriti o Waitangi Educator, and was raised speaking Māori) Most of my writing on this blog has been about…Continue readingIn Support of Tino Rangatiratanga

Te Reo Māori and Me: A Short History In this blog, I share some of my experiences with Te Reo Māori, hopefully, you will find something in it and enjoy!…Continue readingTe Reo Māori and Me: A Short History

A Moko in the Street (James is Pākehā and was raised in Māori education. He holds a master’s and is a Te Tiriti o Waitangi educator and cultural supervisor.) E…Continue readingA Moko On The Street

He Taki Kōrero: Quick Takes from 40 Years Living within Māori and Pākehā Culture This post offers “quick takes” on six themes (with some Te Reo and translation), short reflections…Continue readingHe Taki Kōrero: Quick Takes from 40 Years Living within Māori and Pākehā Culture

The Problem with the Term Tangata Tiriti The phrase Tangata Tiriti — often translated as “people of the Treaty” — is a term for non-Māori in New Zealand. It’s been…Continue readingThe Problem With The Term Tangata Tiriti