From the age of 19 until he was 42 (1973–1996) Sidney Frank Neilson (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou) was locked up at Porirua Hospital under the Mental Health Act.
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Māori MPs grapple with being called the 'n-word' on social media
Defence Minister Peeni Henare says over the course of the Covid pandemic online abuse towards him has heightened, from racially charged slurs to abuse from people driven by conspiracies.
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Iwi finds own solution for whānau violence
From working in the New Zealand Police for 19 years to now working for her iwi with police, Melanie Humphries' mahi remains the same; to serve her iwi and community.
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'Not wanting compensation, just wanting state to stop harming tamariki'
Warning: The following story is about child abuse, and some viewers may find this topic distressing.
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Survey: Māori continue to experience government agencies' 'violence'
A survey, He Waka Eke Noa: Māori cultural frameworks for violence prevention and intervention, has highlighted continued state 'violence' against Māori.
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NZ's first plan to halt family and sexual violence
The first nationwide strategy aimed at eliminating family and sexual violence was launched today at Te Papa where the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, Marama Davi
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Independent research reveals racism in government agencies responsible for Māori in care
According to this research, it was state-sponsored, state-sanctioned racism against Māori children.
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Leave your bubble if it’s unsafe
Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence Marama Davidson says Kiwis all need to be checking on whānau, friends and neighbours to make sure they are safe in their bubble.
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Historic state abuse of children to be heard at Ōrākei marae
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will host the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry for its Māori investigation public hearing at the Whare Tupuna Tumutumuwhenua, Ōrākei Marae, from September 6 to 17.
