Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I remember when I started out in journalism and my wonderful Producer Colin McRae said you have to remember to be fair, accurate and balanced. So for the government to not tweak but get rid of the BSA - with no meaningful engagement or robust rationale - is neither fair, balanced or accurate. 311137
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Have a special Easter. This is the church at our marae. 2481
Reposted by MoanaJane @janerefreshed.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Kai Tahu faced so much racist nonsense, racist attack (arson), and major obstruction (ie no NZ bank would let them open an account). I encourage everyone to watch The Negotiators (about Iwi Settlements) put together by the incredible @moanatribe.bsky.social 03011
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 22/02/2026“Specifics on where people could move to were light.” Words fail 1164
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Populist politics can build coalitions. “Time to turn to each other, not ON each other.”asiapacificreport.nzMoana Maniapoto: The day we met Jesse Jackson – and why his words still matter | Asia Pacific Report 081
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Feeling nervously excited about pulling together 16 artists to take to the Akld Townhall stage on Sun Mar 8. It’s been a while so pulling out all the stops. ‘Bigger than a breadbox’ as my mum would say. Shout out to Auckland Arts Festival & Te Taura Whiri. #manawahine #toitutereo 0132
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Heads up, I’m putting together a great lineup for a special concert on Sun Mar 8, 2026 at the Akld Town Hall to mark International Women’s Day. My band Moana & the Tribe 1/aaf.co.nzIt’s THE FestivalTe Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival celebrates the best of arts and culture, for the people of this diverse city, by artists doing incredible things from Aotearoa and around the world. 13211
Reposted by MoanaSpace Academy (Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Aotearoa/NZ) @spaceacademy.bsky.social · 27/05/2025@moanatribe.bsky.social 🫶helping us to understand the RSB 🤢youtu.beThis is Act’s 4th attempt to pass the Regulatory Standards Bill. Why are Act so determined?YouTube video by Te Ao with Moana 042
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Having flashbacks to that time many Indigenous Australians simply wanted a Voice in their own land. And that was too much for the fearful & entitled. Good to see familiar faces back in.youtube.comThe Voice to Parliament in AustraliaYouTube video by Te Ao with Moana 0292
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 02/05/2025The Crown wants to review the Waitangi Tribunal, a body set up by the Crown to investigate breaches of the treaty by the Crown to make non-binding recommendations to the Crown that the Crown can (and mainly does) legally ignore. Why is it being described as ‘activist?’youtube.comThe Waitangi Tribunal turns 50 - what is it? what power does it have? and why is it being criticizedYouTube video by Te Ao with Moana 0206
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 11/01/2025I mean I don’t know how useful it is doing submissions (just done my first ever two) but on the upside it (1) I’ve learnt a new skill (2) it really gets me across the issue (3) helps me figure out what bugs me most about said issue (4) & feels like I’m part of a groovy new club. Morning clubgoers! 3974
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 26/09/2024It’s a nice bunch of familiar names in this space eh? That other one is getting more rancid each day. I think it’s why I stay on there. Just annoy them with my presence. 5750
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 12/08/2024Kiaora whānau. Got a special sit-down at 8pm with a game changing disruptor. Pita Sharples ended up in parliament after the 2004 iwi v kiwi rubbish. He’s 83 now. Few laughs & insights in this one. Enjoy. 15412
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 01/03/2024There’s something about the word entitlement. It smacks of privilege. Maybe privilege would’ve been a better word cos it infers the speaker understands how lucky they are?! 0281
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 03/01/2024Leaving our little spot by the Lake tomorrow. Tū ake nei i Tongariro maunga, e rere ana Taupō-nui-Tia, tiro ake ra ki Motutaiko…. 0260
Reposted by MoanaGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 03/01/20243. It shouldn't be difficult to oppose all imperialism: US/UK imperialism that led to the catastrophic wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Russian imperialism visited upon Ukraine. Chinese imperialism, targeting Taiwan .... Yet some people cannot oppose one without siding with others. 55710
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 03/01/2024Hmmm, wonder if media platforms have a plan for their journalists? 040
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 02/01/2024Every night this break, I play scrabble with my mum. Last night a 9 year old asked if he could join. Bloody first-timer, heavily advised by his wee posse, took it out. 2530
Reposted by MoanaByron C Clark @byroncclark.bsky.social · 02/01/2024Mighty Ape currently has my book at 31% off as part of their New Years sale until the 14th (or while stocks last) this is the lowest retail price of seen it at, so if you've been waiting for a price drop now's the timemightyape.co.nzFear ~ Paperback / softback ~ Byron ClarkThis must-read new book maps New Zealand's alt-right underworld and unearths the roots of the occupation that ended in a violent protest on the grounds of Parliament. Speaking after the chaos of th... 67137
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 02/01/2024Accidentally locked myself out of X/Twitter which is surprisingly comforting. Happy new year! X 3430
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 25/12/2023Honestly really don’t see the point of cluttering up my cray & paua with salady stuff. 3490
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 19/12/2023Please send this out there across your social media sites. Important to activate people power & attack Big Tobacco talking points. Thank you 🙏🏽 03114
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 19/12/2023Predictions re talking points today: ‘Fiscal holes and cliffs….talk of scale, risk, challenges….need to slash public spending…to reach out to private sector. Ambitious goals…get economy back on track. So much waste, negligence.’ PS Great. We need Willie there. newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/19/w...newsroom.co.nzWillie Jackson fires shots at 'maniac' deputy PMSenior Labour MP and former Broadcasting and Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson contemplated leaving Parliament after the devastating election loss but says the new coalition arrangement and W... 0145
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 19/12/2023The Coalition Agreement said ‘all decisions will be based on data & evidence.’ Thought I’d test that by talking to smokefree experts… 📸 Look at this post on Facebookfacebook.comThe repeal of NZ Smokefree Law - Why you should care | The new...The new government’s decision to repeal NZ’s groundbreaking Smokefree law has created shockwaves here and overseas. Where does it leave Māori? We ask... 310143
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 18/12/2023Anyone else feel like NZ is a new chapter in Naomi Klein’s ‘Shock Doctrine?’ 77012
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 15/12/2023Cos this is the existential threat NZers are facing and then after that, we’ll tackle the climate, poverty, racism - oops, maybe not that one… 1612820
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 13/12/2023Cancel Culture has a whole new meaning for me now since Oct 14 0150
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 11/12/2023Here’s something I’ve laboured over since Sept. I found out NZ is on the radar of some top journos. Find out who…and why. PS It’s a long read. www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/12/10/m...teaonews.co.nzMoana Maniapoto: Shining a light on truthOpinion: Moana Maniapoto chaired a panel at the 13th Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Sweden - a sobering affair that unpacked the challenges and risks to journalists. 34214
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 10/12/2023Just working out a setlist for a wee gig & realise I have a ton of songs that are hideously relevant. Treaty, Seashell (anti-seabed mining campaign), Whole World’s Watching ( re TPPA), Give It Up Now (smokefree), Peace Song (anthem for Moriori), AEIOU (reo), Hands Up… It’s all coming back lol 1538
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 10/12/2023And we’re only heading into Week 2! On the upside, plenty of fodder for Emmerson! 1247
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 06/12/2023‘NZ is under new management?!’ Is there an opening sale?! 165011
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 04/12/2023Thought I’d everything until this morning when the PM (a week in on the job) suggested on RNZ that being “intuitive” is a legitimate basis for reversing & forming policy on the roll back of smokefree laws. Really?!! On that basis, I have some reckons too. 3486
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 03/12/2023Very interesting discussion.theintercept.comTwo Months That Shook the World: The First Phase of the Gaza WarAs Israel resumes its bombing of Gaza, the risk of a wider regional war grows. Mouin Rabbani analyzes the military and propaganda battles between Hamas and Israel. 030
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 03/12/2023God, I spend a lot of time on X 🙄 MUTING! Ya only have to type: 1/ climate crisis 2/ free palestine 3/ te tiriti 4/ Aotearoa 5/ Jacinda/Nanaia/Tory 6/ smokefree 7/ co-governance 8/ journalism 9/ [please add…] 1251
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 03/12/2023All the thinkers have been thinking! Another excellent piece. PS I used the word ‘backwards’ a lot this week.e-tangata.co.nzThe great leap backwards | E-Tangata“The challenge to tangata Tiriti is what we’ll do to support a fightback led by tangata whenua. Will Pākehā, in particular, be prepared to march in solidarity with tangata whenua and all people ... 14714
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 03/12/2023I don’t think he’s got a handle on this…nzherald.co.nz'Heartbreaking': Luxon says Middle East peace won't be achieved through military actionLuxon says break in humanitarian truce 'heatbreaking'. 5293
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 03/12/2023This is a great analysis and consistent with what I’m hearing. e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...e-tangata.co.nzA culture war? Te ao Māori is ready | E-Tangata“An excessive number of items on the coalition’s list buy a culture war that Pākehā New Zealand isn’t ready for. Believe me when I say that te ao Māori is prepared.” — Deb Te Kawa. 34515
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 02/12/2023According the the Govt’s new years resolutions, a Treaty Principles Bill based on Act Party interpretation will be underway in the next 100 days. Here’s why it’s a dumb idea. e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-... 39138
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 22/11/2023Met Francesca Albanese this week, UN Rapporteur for Palestine Occupied Territories. Very considered, intelligent & informed presentation with much compassion and passion. Thank you to Palestinian Solidarity Network for providing the opportunity. 2231
Moana @moanatribe.bsky.social · 03/11/2023Gosh, can’t wait for the day when he answers even a little question 😂 1222542
