The danger of National's policy is that it undoes much of an informal pact with Labour to depoliticise education at a time of real struggle, argues Peter O'Connor newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/the-…

‘cultural competence requires non-Māori not to be more competent at knowing about Māori language and culture, but to be more competent at being, and understanding, themselves — who they are, how they are of this place and on this land, and how they’re entangled in its histories’

Compulsory tests, essays, regular grades + timed exams are a given in unis. 📝 The current system is vulnerable to cheating, disadvantages those with disability, and doesn’t provide the feedback students need, write Dr Joanna Tai + colleagues (Deakin University). theconversation.com/we-need-to-cha…

.@actnewzealand and other parties are trying redefine Te Tiriti o Waitangi so we can continue the status quo colonial oppression over our lands, waters, and peoples. It's racism.

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We’re already on the “middle road.” It’s flooding. nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/ch…

A new Side Eye. So much admiration for all the work this group have done - putting kiwi back where they’re supposed to be thespinoff.co.nz/the-side-eye/2… 🙏 to NZ On Air / Irirangi Te Motu

NZ's Rich Listers can pay for multiple lunches. The Green tax and income policy is saying those who can pay for lunch, should. newsroom.co.nz/rob-campbell-t…

The wealthiest 311 families in NZ own almost 7,000 properties. An average of 22.5 per family. And just last week National received a single donation of half a million dollars. When we say there is an inherent power imbalance in favour of wealthy landowners, THIS IS WHAT WE MEAN

Former Invercargill Deputy Mayor Toni Biddle’s impassioned plea to city councillors after Mayor Nobby Clark fresh off the back of his appearances at Julian Batchelor’s racist roadshow, put forward a notice of motion seeking to limit the use of te reo Māori on council buildings.

"Why the the heck does Wayne Brown get to stand up and say the most puerile, boorish, garbage, and it’s all fine? But Tory Whanau can’t go and have a drink without it becoming a scandal?" open.substack.com/pub/nickrockel…

"A science curriculum focused on contemporary issues will not only help prepare all students to engage more competently with science, it can also inspire more students to consider science-related career paths they might not have otherwise." theconversation.com/nz-curriculum-…

Queen & Annie Lennox/David Bowie rehearsing Under Pressure. So much going on here! Everyone's outfit, Bowie with a lit cig throughout, where Annie PROPER GOES FOR IT, George Michael watching in the background. The amazing voices! It's incredible! No notes ❤️

“I’ve noticed that doing anything to stand up to breaches of Te Tiriti and racism against Maōri is immediately labelled as racist against white people. Doing these things is seen as destroying ‘unity’.” — Catherine Delahunty Catherine Delahunty e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…

#OnThisDay 9 July 1863: Māori communities at Māngere, Ihumātao and elsewhere between Auckland and Waikato are given an ultimatum to swear an oath of allegiance to the Crown or immediately leave. The invasion of Waikato begins three days later. meetingplace.nz/2017/07/south-… #NZWars

"They used to say you can’t defend the shield - you’ve got to go out and win it again each time. That’s what you’ve got to do Chris. Go out and win..." another great piece from Nick Rockel open.substack.com/pub/nickrockel…

Criticising density housing proponents by complaining they have too much expert evidence? Probably not the best argument... rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

As global warming tips into global boiling, Dame Anne Salmond asks if our leaders are honest and long-sighted, or cynical and expedient newsroom.co.nz/the-planet-is-…