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The funerals of Aretha Franklin and John McCain were very different. Photos / Getty Images

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Raukawa-Tait: Funerals show different lives

13 Sep, 2018 4:00am
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Raukawa-Tait: The funerals of Aretha Franklin and John McCain were very different affairs.

A large number of those making up the elderly population are suffering from loneliness. Photo / Getty Images

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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Loneliness plaguing elderly

30 Aug, 2018 3:30am
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Study highlighting loneliness in elderly cause for concern.

The Mongrel Mob gang has been outlawed in Queensland. Photo/File

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Opinion: Aussies cleaning out Kiwi crims

23 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Australians are cleaning out Kiwi gangs.

New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker is to speak at Whanganui High School. Photo / File

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Opinion: Targeting Māori youth not discriminatory

16 Aug, 2018 4:00am
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Māori youth are bombarded daily with all the negative stereotypes.

I have thought of leaving a note on the parking meters I use now stating

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Raukawa-Tait: Parking fine surprise

9 Aug, 2018 4:30am
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: A letter from the Ministry of Justice reveals an unwanted surprise.

Homelessness is a complex problem with no easy solution. Photo / Getty Images

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Rotorua homelessness full of complexities

26 Jul, 2018 4:30am
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Homelessness is not an easy fix.

Protesters rally in support of charter schools. Photo / File

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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Charter schools should be a choice for parents

12 Jul, 2018 3:48am
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Charter schools should be a choice for parents.

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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Conflicts of interest

5 Jul, 2018 4:30am
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Is there a conflict of interest in Wally Haumaha saga?

In the future, will Rotorua be an age-friendly city? Photo/Getty Images

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Opinion: Will Rotorua be an age-friendly city?

28 Jun, 2018 5:46am
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Who knows what conditions and circumstances will exist in 20 or 50 years' time.

New Zealand First MP Shane Jones, the Minister for Regional Economic Development. Photo/File

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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Northland needs the boost

14 Jun, 2018 5:14am
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Northland has been overlooked year after year.

Former criminal Billy Macfarlane has designed a 12-month prisoner rehabilitation programme. Photo/File

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Merepeka Raukawa Tait - Hope for new offender programme

20 Apr, 2018 4:04am
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We should be prepared to look at any solution to stop reoffending.

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Opinion: Baby boomers know their own minds

13 Apr, 2018 2:16am
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Opinion: We run the real risk of starting to see older people as some sort of deficit.

On average women currently represent 15.2 per cent of all board positions. PHOTO/GETTY

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Time for new talent around boardroom table

6 Apr, 2018 5:08am
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Woman are scarce in male-dominated boardrooms.

Victoria University students protest against sexual harassment in legal fraternity on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Wellington. Photo/File

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Sexual violence and harassment is preventable

23 Mar, 2018 3:40am
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Opinion: Sexual violence is not a women's issue, it is a community issue.

Comedian and mental health advocate, Mike King. Photo/File

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Take mental health out of 'too hard basket'

16 Mar, 2018 5:17am
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Mental health services are getting harder to access.

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Opinion: Provincial prosperity is on the rise

9 Mar, 2018 1:00am
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Opinion: Our greatest strength will be our ability to embrace change.

Residents Bruce Atkins and Dolly Atkins, at the opening of The Care Village in Ngongotaha. Photo/Stephen Parker

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Opinion: Wonder village opened

2 Mar, 2018 4:38am
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As a health board member I am aware of the valuable role rest homes play.

Elizabeth Donnelly, or Liz Dotcom, the new wife of Kim Dotcom. Photo / File

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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Hey celebrities - we're not that into you

28 Feb, 2018 1:47pm
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait shares her views on the celebrities famous for being famous.

Judith Collins in her office after announcing she is to stand for the leadership of the party. Photo/File

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Opinion: Nats leader doesn't need mongrel

23 Feb, 2018 6:02am
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Opinion: I find it interesting "having some mongrel" seems to be necessary for new leader.

Perpetual Guardian founder Andrew Barnes. Photo/File

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Opinion: Four-day working week worth a shot

16 Feb, 2018 6:00am
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Opinion: If a four day week supports creativity and innovation why wouldn't you trial it?

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Celebrities - we're not that into you

9 Feb, 2018 6:00am
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Opinion: I don't know why some people feel the need to share and bare all these days.

Our region's lakes are precious and should be looked after. Photo/File

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Water quality should be a priority

2 Feb, 2018 10:23am
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Go jump in the lake. I took that instruction literally and did.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford at home in Auckland after announcing that they are having a baby. Photo/File

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Opinion: Jacinda Ardern represents the new generation

26 Jan, 2018 9:00am
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Opinion: I marvel at young people today. They are a generation moving towards the light.

Actresses dressed in black at a Golden Globes after-party. Photo/AP

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Opinion: Women have been harassed at work for decades

12 Jan, 2018 6:00am
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Opinion: When the actresses' black gowns are packed away, what next?

Revellers drink on a man-made sand island in the Tairua estuary on New Year's Eve. PHOTO/FILE

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Opinion: Applaud the Kiwi way of thinking

5 Jan, 2018 5:00am
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Opinion: Every now and then Kiwi common sense and sense of humour come to the fore.

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Peace on Earth starts with peace within

29 Dec, 2017 6:00am
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Opinion: This Christmas in particular appears to be about family.

Victims of abuse will be heard. Photo/Getty Images

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Inquiry into abuse of children long overdue

26 Dec, 2017 11:46am
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Survivors of state care in New Zealand have been calling for inquiry for years.

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Inquiry into state care abuse overdue

22 Dec, 2017 9:56am
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Opinion: Survivors of state care in New Zealand have been calling for inquiry for years.

Eva McGauley who has terminal cancer and has set up a charity called Eva's Wish. Photo/File

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It's payback time for Eva McGauley

15 Dec, 2017 9:59am
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I believe we can contribute and take small steps in areas that will make a difference.

Life goes on, with or without Facebook. Photo/Getty

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Life is for living, not for Facebook

8 Dec, 2017 12:02pm
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Is Facebook a big time-waster?

Nabjeet Singh appearing at the Wellington District Court. Photo/File

Opinion: Tighten auditing processes in government departments

1 Dec, 2017 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Opinion: There are times when I say "serves you right".

Life is short and we never know when our time is up. Photo/Getty Images

Opinion: Thinking about my own mortality

24 Nov, 2017 12:01pm
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Opinion: Lesley's death was the trigger for me to take a long hard look at myself.

APEC leaders pose for the family photo at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam. Photo/AP

Opinion: TPP puts sovereign rights at stake

17 Nov, 2017 12:24pm
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Opinion: Our sovereign rights belong to the citizens of New Zealand.

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Opinion: No shame in having a house cleaner

10 Nov, 2017 10:00am
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Opinion: I don't often tell anyone I have a cleaner as it brings mixed reactions.

Governance Board for the Ngati Whakaue Assets Trust: Hemi Rolleston (left), Ana Morrison, Katie Paul (chairwoman) and Jason Rogers.

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Opinion: Maori business a sleeping giant

3 Nov, 2017 6:00am
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Opinion: All major banks in NZ know about the "sleeping giant" that is Maori business.

Counties Manukau Health has dropped plans for a Ronald McDonald House at Middlemore Hospital. Photo / File

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Opinion: McDonald's puts money where mouth is

27 Oct, 2017 3:44am
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Opinion: One DHB seems to think Ronald McDonald Houses have passed their use by date.

It was only a matter of time before we were going to change the habit of a lifetime - getting rid of plastic bags. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

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Opinion: Time to ditch the beloved plastic bag

20 Oct, 2017 3:00am
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Opinion: I am going to hate saying goodbye to my favourite carry-all, the plastic bag.

KILLED: Nia Glassie and Moko Rangitoheriri. Both were aged 3 and both died after horrific abuse.

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Opinion: Action needed to save children's lives

13 Oct, 2017 12:34pm
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Opinion: If nothing changes we'll still be scratching our heads in 10 years time.

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Opinion: Spierings must be worth staggering salary

6 Oct, 2017 3:07am
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Opinion: Why pick on Spierings? It's his good fortune to be NZ's highest paid executive.

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Opinion: Teacher shortage reaching crisis point

29 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Opinion: We have a teacher shortage that is reaching crisis point.

Te Ururoa Flavell and Bill English have Merepeka Raukawa-Tait's support. Photos/File

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Opinion: Election is all about leadership

22 Sep, 2017 8:00am
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Opinion: I think this election is about leadership. And leaders that feel right.

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Opinion: Govt bureaucrats must be up to job

15 Sep, 2017 2:48am
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Opinion: The government should no longer tolerate spectacularly unsuccessful CEOs.

Jacinda Ardern and Bill English go head to head in the first leaders debate of the election.

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Opinion: Values-based political personas shine through

8 Sep, 2017 5:45am
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Opinion: Values-based political personas coming through loud and clear.

Miss Rotorua contestants team building day at Motion Entertainment. Photo/File

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Opinion: Miss Rotorua pageant wonderful opportunity

1 Sep, 2017 10:45am
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Opinion: The Miss Rotorua 2017 pageant is a wonderful opportunity for young women.

All Blacks rugby legend Sir Colin Meads. Photo/File

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Opinion: Sir Colin Meads was the genuine article

25 Aug, 2017 3:38am
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With Sir Colin what you saw is what you got. I like that in a person.

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Opinion: Parents, not children, should be the ones in boot camps

18 Aug, 2017 6:00am
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Opinion: It's not criminal youth who need boot camps, it's the adults who raise them.

Diana, Princess of Wales. Photo/Getty Images

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Opinion: Diana tapes should remain private

11 Aug, 2017 4:00am
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Opinion: I can't understand the continued worldwide fascination in anything Diana.

Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern. Photo/File

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Opinion: Let's strive to 'work wonders'

4 Aug, 2017 5:00am
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Opinion: Every day presents opportunities to work wonders, no matter how small.

Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei is questioned by the media at Parliament, Wellington. Photo/Mark Mitchell

Opinion: NZ benefited by Turei's decision

28 Jul, 2017 10:38am
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Opinion: You won't see me putting the boot into Metiria Turei.

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Opinion: Have a say in country's future

21 Jul, 2017 5:29am
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Opinion: Please, listen to your politicians and have your say at election time.

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Opinion: Shining the spotlight on suicide

14 Jul, 2017 10:17am
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Opinion: You would think we could handle speaking openly about mental health. We don't.

The Governor's Burger from the Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell. Photo/Supplied

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Opinion: Kiwis can think for themselves

7 Jul, 2017 11:16am
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Opinion: I don't want to see New Zealanders turn into compliant zombies.