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February 3, 2024
ANALYSIS: By Paul Moon, Auckland University of Technology When it comes to grappling with the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi, one of the commonest responses is that it is a matter of interpretation. It seems to be a perfectly fair reaction, except that historical interpretation generally requires adherence to rules of evidence. It is ... <a title="Waitangi Day 2024: 5 myths and misconceptions that confuse NZ’s 1840 Treaty debate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/03/waitangi-day-2024-5-myths-and-misconceptions-that-confuse-nzs-1840-treaty-debate/" aria-label="Read more about Waitangi Day 2024: 5 myths and misconceptions that confuse NZ’s 1840 Treaty debate">Read more</a>
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May 26, 2023
By Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist In a significant step toward preserving and commemorating Fiji’s rich history, efforts are underway to establish the country’s first living museum. This unique institution will focus on capturing the era of the British colonial government’s indentured system in Fiji, shedding light on the arrival of Fijians of Indian descent ... <a title="‘Living museum’ will help bring Fiji’s Girmit experience by storytelling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/26/living-museum-will-help-bring-fijis-girmit-experience-by-storytelling/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Living museum’ will help bring Fiji’s Girmit experience by storytelling">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2023
By Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist The Methodist Church of Fiji is seeking forgiveness from the descendants of Indian indentured labourers, or Girmitiyas, for the transgressions of the last 36 years. The racially motivated violent coups of 1987 and 2000 and the military coup d’état of December 2006 have left a permanent scar on race ... <a title="‘Time is right for reconciliation’ – Fiji’s Methodist Church seeks to mend race relations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/08/time-is-right-for-reconciliation-fijis-methodist-church-seeks-to-mend-race-relations/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Time is right for reconciliation’ – Fiji’s Methodist Church seeks to mend race relations">Read more</a>
