Hashtag
Men's Weekly

Removing Treaty responsibility from school boards undoes decades of progress

  • Written by Dominic O'Sullivan, Adjunct Professor, Stout Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington and Auckland University of Technology, Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University
Removing Treaty responsibility from school boards undoes decades of progressGetty Images

Te Pāti Māori’s descent into personality politics meant it missed the government’s recent announcement about changing school board obligations under te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi.

This is important: like last month’s refendums on Māori wards in local government, which the party also seemed not...

Read more

Health & Wellness

Sleep Dentistry for Anxiety: How Modern Treatment Helps Patients Relax

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

For many people, dental anxiety isn’t just a minor worry — it’s a barrier that keeps them from getting the care they need. The sound of drills, the sterile scent, or even a simple check-up can cause h...

How to Choose the Right Earplugs for Sleeping: A Comprehensive Guide

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Getting a restful night's sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. For many, external noises—be it a snoring partner, traffic, or noisy neighbors—can disrupt sleep patterns. One effective...

How Teen Depression Differs from Normal Adolescent Mood Swings

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Adolescence is often described as a turbulent period of life. Hormonal changes, social pressures, academic stress, and the search for identity all combine to make the teenage years emotionally inten...