Leigh McLachlan
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Exhibition aims to dispel negative stereotypes of Māori women
A new exhibition aims to dispel stereotyped portrayals of Māori women in 19th century art as passive and one dimensional. → Read More
Māori and Pacific Islanders take the stage in capital
Māori and Pacific Island actors are taking centre stage at an arts festival kicking off in Wellington today. → Read More
Māori leaders challenge requirement for continuous occupation
It is almost impossible for Māori to claim their rights to the coast, say some Māori leaders who are taking their concerns to the Waitangi Tribunal. → Read More
'You felt the mana when they acknowledged the wāhine'
The Mongrel Mob once treated their women as 'chattel', but now encourages them to work and study, says a woman who narrowly avoided being gang-raped as a teenager. → Read More
Water Fools? - The river is me
Water pollution is seen as an environmental issue for Pakeha, but as Leigh Marama McLachlan discovered it's causing spiritual and cultural harm to Māori communities. → Read More
State abuse survivor surprised at govt's stance on inquiry
A Māori state abuse survivor says the government's refusal to hold an inquiry into historical abuse of children in state care is yet another let-down. → Read More
Hawkes Bay nannies fight against P
A group of Māori kuia in Hawke's Bay who say they have been abused by whānau who are high on P are fighting back. → Read More
Māori whānau get new advice for supporting LGBTQI kids
Māori whānau raising gay or gender diverse children have a new resource to help them talk to young people who come out. → Read More