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Tiriti organisations journeys range from local relational place-based arrangements through to the complex experiences of national organisations. Te Tiriti was negotiated between the Crown and hapū but there is nothing that prevents proactive engagement with honourable kāwanatanga at any level. As part of a Royal Society Te Apārangi Marsden grant our team is currently studying how we can prepare the kāwanatanga sphere for Matike Mai inspired constitutional transformation. On

The Crown’s approach to the disability has long been a monocultural project that prioritises bureaucratic convenience over the inherent mana of tāngata whaikaha as showcased. Our recent paper, (based on evidence presented at the WAI 2619 Waitangi Tribunal Māori disability claim) in Wicazō sa Review provides some robust critical analysis and some practical pathways forward. To move forward, we must confront colonial ableism, a term coined by Gary Williams and Ruth Jones to de

Dame Lynda Topp, John Came, Heather Came and Dame Jools Topp. Photo credit: Gil Hanley For those of you that don’t know I am working on my as of yet untitled memoir. Rather than an epic narrative with me as the shero I have crafted stories about moments and adventures about my life linked through themes. One of my stories was about the Topp Twins. On the passing of Dame Jools here is my tribute to my sheroes. My love to the family, her village and all wh