Born in this land, raised under its skies, shaped by its seasons, yet feeling the quiet ache of not quite belonging. What is it, truly, to call a place home? Is it where your first words formed, where your name was written on school rolls, where you laughed through muddy games and sang the national … Continue reading Born Here, Yet Distant
New Zealand
Equity or Equality? Rethinking Support in Our Universities
A Member’s draft Bill recently introduced by ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar—The Education and Training (Equal Treatment) Amendment Bill—has sparked robust debate across Aotearoa New Zealand. The draft bill aims to prohibit universities from offering any public resources, services, or opportunities based on race or ethnicity. Universities would still be permitted to manage funds or … Continue reading Equity or Equality? Rethinking Support in Our Universities
New Zealand Maritime Security
Maritime Security Strategy of New Zealand was formally launched at a one-day symposium held at InterContinental, Wellington on Thursday, 17 June 2021. The symposium (New Zealand's Maritime Security: Interests, Challenges and Strategy) was organised by Centre for Strategic Studies Te Pokapū Take Rautaki Aotearoa, Victoria University of Wellington. Maritime Security Oversight Committee (MSOC) with Ministry … Continue reading New Zealand Maritime Security