Opinion: Matthew Tukaki

June 4, 2024 | Opinion: Matthew Tukaki

Cancer Drugs? Let’s talk big Pharma profits

I’m going to say something controversial. We need to cast our eyes into the deep dark corner called “truth”

Waatea Team Posted On June 4, 2024

May 28, 2024 | Opinion: Matthew Tukaki

Introduction of Legislation in Respect of the Treaty of Waitangi.

I’m going to start this post off by saying NZ First and Shane Jones have completely lost the plot; to the point with their mates whereby it’s being reported legislation is being prepared to expunge The Tresty of Waitangi from pieces of legislation.

Waatea Team Posted On May 28, 2024

May 21, 2024 | Opinion: Matthew Tukaki

Hardly the mother of all budgets more like a miser on the beads and blankets

It’s been discussed a lot lately as to whether or not Nicola Willis is about to hand down something akin to Ruth Richardson “mother of all budgets” so I thought I’d relive the experience for some context.

Waatea Team Posted On May 21, 2024

May 15, 2024 | Opinion: Matthew Tukaki

Are the last vestiges of colonisation coming to an end in the Pacific?

The last vestiges of French Colonisation in the Pacific are risking a deadly end but to be frank the French […]

Waatea Team Posted On May 15, 2024

May 8, 2024 | Opinion: Matthew Tukaki

Short termism doesn’t work when investing in a child’s future – school lunch programme

It’s all very good for Government Ministers such as David Seymour to use one liners like“ forget quinoa, couscous, and hummus, it will be more like sandwiches and fruit.” – because they may have played well in Opposition but in Government you need to stop the rhetoric and do things.

Waatea Team Posted On May 8, 2024

April 22, 2024 | Opinion: Matthew Tukaki

Fast track to nowhere can’t manage a you know what in a brewery

When the Government released a list last Friday, hours ahead of public submissions closing, of organisations that have been invited in relation to the Fast-track Approvals Bill you might be forgiven for thinking this was in the interests of transparency, more like strategic politicking by the releasing Minister.

Waatea Team Posted On April 22, 2024

April 18, 2024 | Opinion: Matthew Tukaki

Like a thief in the night are they coming for Matariki?

For years people have campaigned for a unique New Zealand holiday in recognition of our own culture and history so when Matariki became officially recognised it didn’t just make the headlines here, it was global.

Waatea Team Posted On April 18, 2024