Spreading the Word
April 4, 2019
It's great fun to work on an election campaign and it was a privilege to be involved with Raf Manji's bid. We don't often get independent candidates elected to parliament in New Zealand and yet the benefits could be immense; particularly under MMP. Imagine being able to work with any person or party based on policy rather than political allegiance. There was so much more to Raf's campaign but it was his potential to act independently that resonated for me.
For generations, the ancestral rock art of the Arowhenua people has been owned by others, with the land and limestone caves held in private ownership as part of a Gould family farm. Now after more than 170 years, Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua has purchased back the land and full access and ownership of their ancient taonga.
Sit across the table if you're able
from that person that you harmed
and disarmed listen
leave defences at the door
and do nothing more than listen.