Australia and New Zealand, both former British colonies, have very different histories regarding their indigenous populations. In Auckland, an art gallery showcased the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever seen in New Zealand. One piece, “If I Was White” by Vernon Ah Kee, showed the challenges faced by indigenous Australians. Australia […]

A group of Māori food and beverage leaders from New Zealand will visit Singapore and Thailand from 18th to 28th May. Organised by the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono, with backing from Te Taumata, the group aims to expand business connections in Southeast Asia. This region holds significant business opportunities, and Māori entrepreneurs, […]

In recent years, more people have become aware of social enterprises – companies driven by purposes beyond just profit. These companies often benefit their communities and meet social needs, avoiding the need for state intervention. Steven Moe and Wayne Tukiri suggest that New Zealand can learn from Māori cultural practices to understand and shape its […]

The event has changed a lot since the first in 2001, which was opened by then-PM Helen Clark and featured models skidding over on a catwalk covered in soap suds that were meant to look like snow.