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The trope of the savage indigenous man is one that is capitalised upon by media and state in a way that is harmful and diminishing.

— Tina Ngata Once were gardeners, lovers, poets… and warriors (2018)

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The fires of colonization robbed us of so much.

The 2023 New Zealand elections have arguably been the most racialised in our nation’s history.

Colonisation does not uphold itself voluntarily. Like any structure, with time, if neglected, it will begin to crumble.

Once were gardeners, lovers, poets… and warriors (2018)

In the tens of thousands, New Zealanders are showing up to call for an end to the collective punishment, the indiscriminate killing, the unjust occupation, and to rightfully name these acts for what they are: crimes against humanity.

Whereas diverse genders have a home and a history here, on and from this whenua and in this region of the globe – transphobia does not. It was brought here on a boat, along with white supremacy, and is rallying now, alongside its sibling of white supremacy, for its survival.

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