A brilliant thought to start the day, “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” — Nelson Mandela (1918–2013)

Auckland Theatre Company presents ‘Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking’ the play by Witi Ihimaera, brought into the 21st Century so ably with Katie Wolfe directing, magnificent performances by Miriama McDowell and Nī Dekkers-Reihana. An eerie opening, a must see!

open.substack.com/pub/amokurap... Thank you Amokura, a beautiful and insightful read

substack.com/@lavrietakwi... Let’s get organised!

I am at a conference of Indigenous management scholars in Naarm (Melbourne) this week, which is food for the soul, otherwise I would be joining the strike action back home in Aotearoa, kia kaha ki a koutou, ka nui te aroha ki a koutou, I am with you in spirit!

A photo I took in Copenhagen in July: “Spectacular and innovative in the true sense of the words. That’s CopenHill. The artificial skiing slope and the recreational hiking area opened in fall 2019, built on top of the new waste management center” Why can’t we have political visionaries like this;

Quote of the day from Philodopher Quotes, reminds of all the dear friends I have found over the decades who have loved me as much for my weaknesses as my strengths. “It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

Dame Joan part 2: Over the years I spent a bit of time with Dame Joan, who was the first Pākeha ally I ever knew well. Someone fiercely proud of their own identity, capable and willing to learn about and love another culture, and devoted to addressing inequities, kua hinga te totara, dear Joan

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Dame Joan Metge this week. I was too sick to farewell her in person, so this is my wee poroporoakī to her, into the ether. I first met her in the 80s when she came to do a lecture on anthro and ended up giving me some hue she had grown, from her boot!

I just cancelled Disney+, noting the irony of the company that created Star Wars and the magnificent Andor, has now become part of the empire (sigh)!

Good morning world, quote of the day, with thanks to Philosophy Quotes: As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being.” — Carl Jung (1875–1961), “Memories, Dreams, Reflections” Let’s go kindle a light!

Thanks to these coffee capsules, I don’t have to feel guilty about my coffee machine any more, yay!

substack.com/@tritaparsi/... A great reminder!

open.substack.com/pub/witiihim... Looks like a tūmeke event!

www.massey.ac.nz/about/news/k... I have known Neo, through his grandmother, for much of his life. It is wonderful to see the bright, enterprising, innovative scientist and change-maker he has become, we can all be proud of fabulous rangatahi like Neo!

Tāmaki Bi-Election polling booths, you can find them here: map.vote.nz/voting-places

Mālō e lelei My friend Nicole Hoey, and her team from Cinco Cine, have created a Tongan-language kids show, modelled along the successful Takaro Tribe series. It was produced for Tongan Language Week. Please share. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Agreed, a really useful resource!

I love this from Philosopher Wisdom, lucky I am not one of those unfortunates! Success is the necessary misfortune of life, but it is only to the very unfortunate that it comes early.” — Anthony Trollope (1815–1882), “Orley Farm”

“How do we get a mass of exhausted regular people, fed up with politics, to engage and organise with a bunch of earnest nerds - that’s us, guys - to win power against some of the most well-funded and unscrupulous industries and political actors?” She's not fuckin' wrong #NZPol

Love this new resource from the Green Party where you can find out about your Green candidates these local government elections. PS I am on there 💚 www.greens.org.nz/local

Hopefully you might find something of interest here. I discuss Māori business for AUT online. youtu.be/YL8zLxoAQ4c?...

Went to Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art was the largest Māori exhibition in the history of Auckland Art Gallery and attracted attendance levels not seen by the gallery since 1989. Its triumph masked a deeper tension. Amazing! A must see.. Director Chelsea Winstanley Curator Nigel Borell

What is wrong with us, that we deny what is happening in Gaza? I am a grandmother, my heart is breaking. Free Palistine xxx

vt.tiktok.com/ZSSAqPWtv/ Amazing, wise, cautionary words, poetry from the feminist heart!

Happy to support public broadcasting everywhere, but particularly in the US, and now, PBS do a great job us1.campaign-archive.com?e=adf5d544a5...

The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity needs YOU! givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-f...

Day 2 in Copenhagen, Helsingor - Elsinor. Home to Kronburg Castle, the closest point to Sweden. Shakespeare used the castle, renaming it Elsinor, as the setting for Hamlet. In the museum, an exhibition about society and punishment. This banner stood out!

I just arrived in Copenhagen today. Such an interesting country. I love it’s viking origins, much like our Māori culture of seafaring travellers, and its egalitarian foundations. Am looking forward to the first Academy of Management meeting in Europe. I think this will be interesting!

I wish more than ANYTHING that Louise was in my electorate. If they're in yours Vote them #1 *please*.

Got to give a Professorial Address about my research on Māori entrepreneurship. It was daunting, in front of whānau, old friends, students, and colleagues. It was a privilege! Thanks to the Business School at AUT for the privilege.

substack.com/@edwardzayde... Brilliant thought for the day…

open.substack.com/pub/weareund... A deep, dark, blisteringly true read, should be compulsory! We have to activate to make change, while we can…..

Herald NOW: 'It's about need' - where social policy focus needs to be Enjoyed my chat about Need, Race and Colonisation!

Parakuihi, breakfast with coffee and Nadine Hira, a great start to the day!

Hey there! I just wanted to share a cause that's really important to me—helping a family in Gaza find safety and basic necessities. Every little bit makes a huge difference in their lives, so if you could take a moment to donate or share the link below, it would mean a lot. Thank you!

The only index by which to judge a government or a way of life is by the quality of the people it acts upon. No matter how noble the objectives of a government, if it blurs decency and kindness, cheapens human life, and breeds ill will and suspicion — it is an evil government. Eric Hoffer

I was very pleased to meet Lizzie Cook this week, we did a podcast interview with Speak Up Kōrerotia, about 'whiteness' in Aotearoa. She is the author of Unsettled Bliss, and whiteness in Aotearoa. You can listen to our kōrero here: www.plains.org.nz/programme/Sp...

open.substack.com/pub/changlee... A brilliant analysis of ACT, Atlas and Ayn Rand!

May the fourth be with you, as the empire continues to challenge us!

Happy #MayDay, a day to celebrate workers of world!

A great panel to share kōrero about Māori politics and economy!

As I said. Thread. 2/ bsky.app/profile/jenn...

Kia ora Bluesky friends, I am hoping someone can help me find the whānau of Raiha Mete. We found her paint spattered image, printed on wood, by NZ artist Charles McPhee. I would love to help find her way home…

Just had to share this from Hope on Substack, simple but succinct!

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/it...

Thank you for the quote of the day, Steve Jacob on Substack, a timely reminder: “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” - Dalai Lama…..

I was feeling poorly yesterday, took to my bed and forgot that is was March 14, π Day to geeks. In recent years I have tried to celebrate Pi Day, by making and sharing a ka pai pie, thereby enjoying a Ka Pai Pie Pi Day, just for the hell of it!

www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3606... A few thoughts I had about ‘woke’