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Why Matariki is far more than a new public holiday

Opinion: It was during a hīkoi I realised the depth of knowledge associated with Matariki.

Opinion: New Year in summer is terrible - Matariki makes it right

Opinion: It's good to set goals - but summer's a sucky time to start.

Bethlehem College chair Paul Shakes on religion, rights and mutual respect

OPINION: Bethlehem College's Christian beliefs include loving and caring for everyone.

Letters: Council funding better spent elsewhere, not on a new plaza

Our readers have their say on council's vision for the city centre and unregistered cars.

Paul Hickey: Matariki celebration, caffeine and shopping, local events

Paul Hickey discusses Matariki celebrations, caffeine and shopping, and local events.

Zizi Sparks: Councils should consult openly and often

Opinion: Bring communities along on the journey to give them ownership.

Letters: Addict's journey to recovery provides great hope

Our readers have their say.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Depp and Heard show domestic violence hates sunlight

OPINION: Domestic violence takes root in the darkness and shadows.

Letters: Bid to sell reserves a rushed shambles

Our readers have their say on sale of reserves, emergency services, and religious freedom

Luke Kirkness: My failed dreams and what you can learn from them

OPINION: Make the most of your glory days, you don't know how long they'll last.

Premium Debate: What's fuelling the backlash to co-governance?

Premium subscribers have their say.

Opinion: What is fuelling the racial backlash to co-governance?

Opinion: "Pretty much everything we do is based on Western models and systems."

Letters: Language is a communication tool, not not a cultural requirement

Our readers have their say.

Luke Kirkness: It's time to change how we reward Lotto winners

OPINION: It's time to change how we reward Lotto winners in New Zealand.

Opinion: Credit noose may get tighter, not lead to more home loan approvals

Tweaks to the CCCFA a "band-aid" as more loan applications could be declined than before.

Cost of living - 'Now I'm starting to pay attention'

Comment: A trip to the petrol station gave Rob Rattenbury food for thought.

Premium Debate: Subscribers share stories of having their bank details hacked

Subscribers have their say.

Michele Hunter: Talking about your problems is the new 'she'll be right mate'

OPINION: Let's start talking about what's really going on come wine o'clock.