Merit Over Ethnicity: Rethinking New Zealand's Approach

Why New Zealand Must Reject Race-Based Policies in Favour of Universal Solutions

In the realm of public policy, sentimentality is a poor substitute for substance. Yet, New Zealand's approach to Māori affairs has often been guided more by a romanticised vision of the past than by the pragmatic needs of the present. The recent disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority, serves as a poignant example of the pitfalls of race-based policymaking.

Economic Realities vs. Perpetual Victimhood

The narrative that Māori are a perpetually disadvantaged group requiring special treatment is increasingly at odds with economic data.