How David Seymour Paid the Fundraiser, Gutted the Māori Voice, and Called It Governance

While Fonterra's lawyers drafted the legislation that killed your right to sue them, Christopher Luxon's chief policy adviser deleted the email that proved it — and called the cover-up a "teachable moment."

Four parties are asking Te Tai Tokerau to trust them. One was the architect of Rogernomics. One rebuilt itself in the image of the corporate trust model. One is a junior partner to the system it performs opposition against. And one was born in a High Court.

Mōrena Aoteaora,

Let us be rid of the dumbnamic duo of Koro Jones and Peters (once and for all). They should never be let back into the proximity of power. They are abusers.

The Deep Dive Podcast

Money Politics and Mori Fishing Rights0:00/1177.8786391×

Listen to a lively conversation between two hosts, unpacking and connecting topics in the sources of this essay.

Ko Wai e Painga Ana? Who…

All three of these state-funded charities – Te Kāika, Waipareira Trust, Manukau Urban Māori Authority – have featured what looks like nepotistic governance structures.