Tina Ngata Archives

Tina Ngata: Our chance to reject hate

Posted by Tina Ngata | Oct 8, 2023 | Comment & Analysis

“This election is not just a battle of policies. On one level, this is our own Voice referendum. It is our own opportunity as a nation to reject the politics of anti-Māori hate.” — Tina Ngata.

Tina Ngata: Waiting for the fox to give the henhouse back

Posted by Tina Ngata | Jul 30, 2023 | Comment & Analysis

“Those in power are so accustomed to extreme privilege that anything less than maintaining that feels like oppression.” — Tina Ngata.

Finally, is the Catholic Church facing its colonising past?

Posted by Claire Charters & Tina Ngata | Apr 9, 2023 | Comment & Analysis, PIJF

“It’s a doctrine that’s been used to give legality to things that are highly unjust.” — Claire Charters. “As you read the Vatican’s statement, it becomes less and less clear what the Pope wants us to forgive him for.” — Tina Ngata.

Tina Ngata: Performative gestures and permissiveness are derailing Tiriti justice

Posted by Tina Ngata | Feb 12, 2023 | Comment & Analysis

“As much as we may wish to point the finger solely at the Crown and call all of this yet another example of colonial mal-intent, these empty and part-gestures still depend on Māori endorsement to be effective.” — Tina Ngata.

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.

Tina Ngata: An adherence to justice and fairness

Posted by Dale Husband | Nov 21, 2021 | Kōrero

“I’ve always felt it’s important for us to clearly articulate what the trajectory of justice should look like for our people, and to articulate for ourselves our vision of justice.” — 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.