The 2023 New Zealand elections have arguably been the most racialised in our nation’s history. - Tina Ngata

The trope of the savage indigenous man is one that is capitalised upon by media and state in a way that is harmful and diminishing.

Colonisation does not uphold itself voluntarily. Like any structure, with time, if neglected, it will begin to crumble.

Whereas diverse genders have a home and a history here, on and from this whenua and in this region of the globe – transphobia does not. It was brought here on a boat, along with white supremacy, and is rallying now, alongside its sibling of white supremacy, for its survival.