There is no underestimating the significance of Christianity to the existence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi. If not for Christianity, and also Christian values, it simply wouldn't exist - let...
For how long should we live in the pain of the past, telling negative stories? What of balancing stories? When and how will our Treaty issues actually be resolved? The only possible answer is GRACE!...
Feeling disappointed along this 'bicultural journey'? Here are some simple and interesting application points our churches could consider, as we seek to live right and shine God's light....
This summary regarding reconciliation around The Treaty / Te Tiriti explains how I understand sovereignty, what I suggest was guaranteed and why - and what the end-goal and journey ahead therefore are....
Hear some valuable TIPS about how to connect, relate to and intrigue audiences with information RELEVANT to them - even if they aren't ready to respond....
If Māori outcomes are below non-Māori, is honouring Te Tiriti the solution - or something else? What if race has nothing to do with it - because it's about values? How can we help -...
This past decade churches from Kaitaia to Invercargill came to a new understanding on the relationship between Te Tiriti, the gospel and our churches - but this could now be undermined. What can we do?...
NZ has a new annual celebration and public holiday - Matariki. How could we lean into and understand this as the Christian community?...
A profound reconciliation between Māori and the wider Church has been taking place under our noses. Here's how it is happening....
If you believe it is important for local pastors to engage with local kaumatua, here are a few tips that might help your group with this - because it really is important! (And the article...
In connecting with pastors' groups across the nation this year I've identified some 'threats' to the bicultural journey we are on together. Here is what they are - and how we could address them together....
Terminology is important - because it's hard to discuss and apply something we don't have a terminology for! So, are we a bicultural nation, or a multi-cultural nation? ...
While the true Church is united - it is natural to our humanity to hold hurts. This can divide us. This article concisely summarises the situation - in view of what is likely an unavoidably...
A new illustrated NZ history story for age 4 to 7 - telling a little-known yet highly significant part of our history....
In this very uncomfortable reflection I point out some dishonesties that I see creeping into our bicultural narrative, which i believe could backfire in time to come if we do not choose to continually self-correct...
We live in a 'de-Colonisation' era, and to many this means we are also to 'de-Christianise'. Why is this, and what are we to do?...
We believe Te Reo Maori is a language to be treasured, and that the speaking of a little is to be encouraged, with our bicultural heritage as a backdrop. While most will never speak fluently,...
Many are wondering how seriously they need to take all this talk about biculturalism. Clearly, some are becoming a lot more 'bicultural' within our nation. How important is its, and specifically - how important for...
As part two of my Waitangi day reflection I share about three areas of cultural change in relation to our nations uncomfortable bicultural identity. Some may find this hard to digest - but the implications...
This Waitangi day reflection is the result of a few years of reflection. I have divided it into two separate thoughts. The is about the leadership role the Church could play in our nations restorative...