Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill: a good idea stuck in a political mire

Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill has been mired in controversy since the first draft came out last year. At the heart of the concern is the lack of consultation by the Crown with current Māori landowners. As the Waitangi Tribunal found in its urgent report on the issue, even though Chris Finlayson and co. don’t… Read More Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill: a good idea stuck in a political mire

February 15, 2016February 15, 2016 grahamcameron6 Comments

Top Five Rolemodels for Males in Movies

In an effort to assist my wife today, I googled “best rolemodel characters for males in movies.” I was slightly surprised to find no simple lists. You can find lists for almost anything normally. Seriously, here is a list for the top 15 squash/zucchini varietals you should grow. But somehow they can’t do the 15… Read More Top Five Rolemodels for Males in Movies

February 9, 2016February 10, 2016 grahamcameron

Let us give thanks: acknowledging our blessings on this Waitangi Day

Beyond the headlines of John Key dodging Waitangi and his Ministers doing the same, beyond the drama and oratory at Te Tii Marae, beyond the colourful flags of protests arriving at the flagpole, beyond the Treaty House and Waitangi grounds, there is considered and wise progress being made that you won’t read about this Waitangi… Read More Let us give thanks: acknowledging our blessings on this Waitangi Day

February 5, 2016 grahamcameron2 Comments

The Great Brown Hope: the Treaty exception in the TPP

The Treaty of Waitangi exception that is being touted by the Government and parroted by corporate Māori as a victory for which we can bow and scrape in thanks, is not all they would have you believe. Indeed, it is even worse on Twitter, where Tories are demanding acts of worship for including ‘Treaty of… Read More The Great Brown Hope: the Treaty exception in the TPP

February 2, 2016February 2, 2016 grahamcameron