Two Sikh parades in Aotearoa New Zealand were recently confronted with haka performed in an overtly antagonistic manner. These were not spontaneous gatherings or informal street events. Sikh parades are planned months in advance. Permissions are sought well ahead of time from Police, city councils, and transport authorities. Routes are approved, traffic management plans are … Continue reading When culture is weaponised
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Culture at the Top
November 2025’s police-misconduct news did not surprise me. It felt familiar, almost expected. Social media quickly pinned on whichever government last made the senior appointments. But policing in Aotearoa New Zealand has a longer story. And when top cops fail, the institution drifts slow, steady, and always downward. Decades of inquiries show this clearly. This … Continue reading Culture at the Top
The Illusion of Cohesion
Britain’s post-war migration experience shows how integration can produce visible success stories without guaranteeing deep social cohesion. The rise of leaders like Rishi Sunak and Sadiq Khan, both children of immigrants, both reaching the highest rungs of public life is often held up as proof of an open, meritocratic society. Yet even their success has … Continue reading The Illusion of Cohesion
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