Tina Ngata, Author at E-Tangata

Lifting the veil on anti-blackness

Posted by Tina Ngata | Apr 24, 2022 | Comment & Analysis

“We need to understand anti-blackness as the context which allows for the N-word to be taken, claimed, and used repeatedly.” — Tina Ngata.

Wāhine, White Women, and Waitangi

Posted by Tina Ngata | Feb 13, 2022 | Comment & Analysis

“New Zealand is steadfastly committed to drinking its own Kool-aid when it comes to race relations. We have stitched-in blinders when it comes to convincing everyone that we are kind, and just and equitable.” — Tina Ngata.

Why we need you to stay away this summer

Posted by Tina Ngata | Nov 28, 2021 | Reflections

“We’re going to have to dig deep to avoid a deeply tragic scenario playing out again and again.” — Tina Ngata.

Te Tiriti and vaccination rates

Posted by Tina Ngata | Oct 10, 2021 | Comment & Analysis

“While it is OF COURSE urgent that Māori vaccinate, we can’t overlook the role that this broken relationship and intergenerational neglect and devaluing of Māori life plays in vaccine hesitancy.” — Tina Ngata.

The rise of Māori MAGA

Posted by Tina Ngata | Aug 9, 2020 | Comment & Analysis

“How do conspiracy theories move from white supremacist minds to Māori mouths?” Tina Ngata looks at the rise of Billy Te Kahika and his New Zealand Public Party, and why far-right, white-supremacist agendas are finding favour with many Māori.