Author: Kassie Hartendorp

Why the Treaty principles bill had to go down

Posted by Kassie Hartendorp | Apr 13, 2025 | Comment & Analysis

“We defeated a well-funded, bad-faith attempt to turn our country against our founding agreement.” — Kassie Hartendorp.

Five things I didn’t know about Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Posted by Kassie Hartendorp | Oct 13, 2024 | Reflections

“Despite 184 years of an unequal and discriminatory relationship, Māori still believe in the future that Te Tiriti can offer us.” — Kassie Hartendorp.

Going backwards on Māori wards

Posted by Kassie Hartendorp | Aug 4, 2024 | Comment & Analysis

“Māori wards are a tangible step for councils to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi… But this week, the coalition government reversed the legislation that makes Māori wards the same as all other wards.” — Kassie Hartendorp.

The power of three

Posted by Kassie Hartendorp | Oct 1, 2023 | Reflections

“Tripling the vote has been giving us hope. It makes sense because many of us feel powerless in the face of skyrocketing prices, unlimited corporate profit, a horrific rental market, and a burning planet.” — Kassie Hartendorp on a campaign to get people voting.