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May 20, 2022 | News
John Tamihere: It’s About Time For Māori, But As Usual It’s Not Enough
This years budget is like gold for the naysayers simply because Māori are finally getting what is overdue, a better health system.
December 5, 2025
May 11, 2022 | News
John Tamihere: It costs nothing to say when you are wrong, unless you are a bureaucrat with the taxpayers credit card.
Over the coming weeks you are going to hear about the exorbitant legal fees that have been mounting up over the years at the Auckland City Council’s development agency, Eke Panuku Development, and us at Te Whānau o Waipareira.
May 5, 2022 | Opinion: John Tamihere
John Tamihere: Remembering our mums this Mothers Day
There are many moments during the year that are cause for reflection and one that is especially poignant for me is Mother’s Day.
March 23, 2022 | Opinion: John Tamihere
Opinion: When It Comes To Our COVID Numbers, We All Smell A RAT
The hallmark of a working democracy is to entertain a debate without fear and without favour.
February 28, 2022 | Featured News
John Tamihere column | Bloomfield the Magician
Twelve months ago, Whānau Ora requested the roll out of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), noting full well that this was a screening tool. Not a diagnostic tool.
February 16, 2022 | Featured News
Opinion: Pakeha protesters now know how Māori feel
The right to peaceful protest is extraordinarily important in keeping all governments accountable.
October 26, 2021 | Featured News
John Tamihere | Covid Aotearoa Update
I am not an expert or a scientist. I am however, like most average Kiwis, educated, connected and not as stupid as some would have.
September 20, 2021 | Opinion: John Tamihere
What’s in a name
What’s in a name – Aotearoa? John Tamihere This term “what’s in a name” is attributed to William Shakespeare, and […]
August 29, 2021 | Opinion: John Tamihere
OPINION: Working on the Vaccination and Covid testing lines
By John Tamihere: I write this column as a tribute to the thousands of essential workers that break their bubble […]
July 26, 2021 | Opinion: John Tamihere
OPINION: Unpacking race based politics
Everyone knows that the politics of race can, has, and will impact on the mood and sentiment of voters heading […]
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