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Shaneel Lal
Columnist, Herald on Sunday

Columnist, Herald on Sunday

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Shaneel’s latest content
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'Lives will be lost': Smokefree changes have taken us from world leaders to world losers
New Zealand

'Lives will be lost': Smokefree changes have taken us from world leaders to world losers

02 Dec 04:00 PM
Shaneel Lal: Forcing students to attend lectures in person creates barriers
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Forcing students to attend lectures in person creates barriers

25 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: The insistence on universality in diverse populations has never worked.

Shaneel Lal: I can’t believe we are still begging our Govt to call for a ceasefire in Gaza
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: I can’t believe we are still begging our Govt to call for a ceasefire in Gaza

23 Nov 09:50 PM

OPINION: The images and videos I have seen will haunt me for the rest of my life.

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'People could die from these attacks - it sends a shiver down my spine'
New Zealand

'People could die from these attacks - it sends a shiver down my spine'

11 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: This level of homophobic hatred feels like the 1980s, not 2023.

Shaneel Lal: What's so offensive about the prefix 'cis'?
Lifestyle

Shaneel Lal: What's so offensive about the prefix 'cis'?

04 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: Elon Musk tweeted that the prefix cis 'is a heterosexual slur'.

Shaneel Lal: Should Hipkins pick up the phone to Peters?
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Should Hipkins pick up the phone to Peters?

28 Oct 04:00 PM

OPINION: Should Hipkins pick up the phone to Peters?

Shaneel Lal: Labour and Greens must put their egos aside
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Labour and Greens must put their egos aside

21 Oct 04:00 PM

OPINION: Both Labour and Greens let their ego get in the way of common sense.

Election 2023: Shaneel Lal: The government’s role is to foster unity
New Zealand

Election 2023: Shaneel Lal: The government’s role is to foster unity

14 Oct 04:00 PM

OPINION: Covid was not the only virus that arrived on our shores in 2020

Shaneel Lal: Luxon's coalition will come at the cost of stability
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Luxon's coalition will come at the cost of stability

07 Oct 04:00 PM

Opinion: National should rule out regressive NZ First.

Shaneel Lal: We need a radical shift in our tax system
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: We need a radical shift in our tax system

30 Sep 04:00 PM

OPINION: The skyrocketing cost of living is the crux of the election

Shaneel Lal: Money talks in campaiging capacity of left and right
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Money talks in campaiging capacity of left and right

23 Sep 04:00 PM

Opinion: Wealthy hijacking our election by handing more money to parties they want to win.

Shaneel Lal: Act’s privileged perspective on healthcare will hurt minorities
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Act’s privileged perspective on healthcare will hurt minorities

09 Sep 05:00 PM

Opinion: 'It’s modern-day eugenics in the making.'

Shaneel Lal: Chris Hipkins needs to prove he is a queer ally through action, not acting
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Chris Hipkins needs to prove he is a queer ally through action, not acting

02 Sep 05:00 PM

OPINION: 'I challenge Hipkins to commit to legislative protection for queers.'

Shaneel Lal: National, Act want them scrapped but cultural reports are essential
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: National, Act want them scrapped but cultural reports are essential

19 Aug 05:00 PM

OPINION: It's complicated: That's why cultural reports are essential for just sentencing

Shaneel Lal: Give Nicola Willis a chance to lead
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Give Nicola Willis a chance to lead

12 Aug 05:00 PM

Opinion: She could strike the economically right-wing and socially progressive balance.

Shaneel Lal: Why it shouldn't be left up to parents to teach their kids about sex
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Why it shouldn't be left up to parents to teach their kids about sex

05 Aug 05:00 PM

Opinion: Expecting parents to fill this vital role will fail.

Shaneel Lal: Protect your future; vote in the election
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Protect your future; vote in the election

29 Jul 05:00 PM

Opinion: Social media is vital to raise awareness, but not as powerful as casting a vote.

Shaneel Lal: Bilingual signs are here to stay
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Bilingual signs are here to stay

22 Jul 05:00 PM

Opinion: Confusion, misunderstanding, racism is no defence for opposing them.

Shaneel Lal: Greyhound racing has no social value
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Greyhound racing has no social value

02 Jul 05:00 AM

OPINION: The greyhound industry has been on its last legs for years. I say cut them off.

Shaneel Lal: Tough approaches overlook the cause of the crime issue
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Tough approaches overlook the cause of the crime issue

24 Jun 05:00 PM

OPINION: Pushing for tougher sentences is like beating a dead horse.

Shaneel Lal: New Zealand schools are becoming a cesspit of hatred
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: New Zealand schools are becoming a cesspit of hatred

17 Jun 05:00 PM

Opinion: Racism, anti-queerness and sexism must become 'uncool'.

Shaneel Lal: Ignore the conspiracy theorists; please continue to support queer people
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Ignore the conspiracy theorists; please continue to support queer people

10 Jun 05:00 PM

Opinion: Kiwibank, The Warehouse, Countdown harassed and intimidated.

Shaneel Lal: Teaching Aotearoa’s true history in schools is crucial
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Teaching Aotearoa’s true history in schools is crucial

03 Jun 05:00 PM

OPINION Ignorance gives a false impression that Māori are getting an unfair advantage.

Shaneel Lal: Luxon is serving us deepfakes and Pacific people won’t trust it
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Luxon is serving us deepfakes and Pacific people won’t trust it

27 May 05:00 PM

National using AI to create impression it is looking out for Pacific people.

Shaneel Lal: Ethical influencers do exist
Business

Shaneel Lal: Ethical influencers do exist

20 May 05:00 PM

Some have a moral compass, work hard, and with brands that align with their values.

Shaneel Lal: We need politicians who lead with reason and compassion
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: We need politicians who lead with reason and compassion

13 May 05:00 PM

National selecting white men with what I describe as repulsive views is a repeat offence.

Shaneel Lal: Coronation represents a family whose existence is undemocratic, waste of money
Royals

Shaneel Lal: Coronation represents a family whose existence is undemocratic, waste of money

06 May 05:00 PM

The royal family’s existence is undemocratic and a waste of money.

Shaneel Lal: 'I will continue to dance in hotel rooms and take shirtless selfies'
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: 'I will continue to dance in hotel rooms and take shirtless selfies'

29 Apr 05:00 PM

The world of politics and the image of a leader is changing.

Shaneel Lal: 'I don’t feel Luxon has my back'
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: 'I don’t feel Luxon has my back'

22 Apr 05:00 PM

His actions haven't been supportive of women, Māori or queer people.

Shaneel Lal: An open letter to the Immigration Minister
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: An open letter to the Immigration Minister

15 Apr 05:00 PM

Michael Wood could have prevented Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull’s NZ visit. He chose not to.

Shaneel Lal: David Seymour backs freedom of speech - unless he disagrees
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: David Seymour backs freedom of speech - unless he disagrees

08 Apr 05:00 PM

'Freedom of speech for me and censorship for thee' could be Act motto

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Shaneel Lal: Why I almost didn’t go to the New Zealander of the Year Awards
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Why I almost didn’t go to the New Zealander of the Year Awards

01 Apr 06:00 PM

Opinion: The awards process was happening amid the protest against Posie Parker's views.

Shaneel Lal thanks Auckland after anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull's non event
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal thanks Auckland after anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull's non event

25 Mar 04:00 PM

'I vowed to myself that I will never go back into hiding', writes Shaneel Lal.

'From one human to another, I implore you to show up today' — Shaneel Lal
New Zealand

'From one human to another, I implore you to show up today' — Shaneel Lal

24 Mar 04:00 PM

The activist says this is the first time they feel fearful for their safety.

Shaneel Lal: With Beyer's passing, trans people feel we've lost our anchor
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: With Beyer's passing, trans people feel we've lost our anchor

18 Mar 04:00 PM

Making Georgina Beyer's dream come true is now a challenge for Aotearoa

Shaneel Lal: Anti-drag protesters use faux concern for children as a weapon
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Anti-drag protesters use faux concern for children as a weapon

11 Mar 04:00 PM

There is more to fear from religious leaders than drag queens

Shaneel Lal: The battle for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: The battle for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu

04 Mar 04:00 PM

The battle for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu will come down to a mix of popularity and campaigning.

Shaneel Lal: Blood Service finally answers my questions about gay men and blood donation
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Blood Service finally answers my questions about gay men and blood donation

25 Feb 04:00 PM

New Zealand Blood Service needs more individualised donor behaviour criteria.

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Shaneel Lal: We need radical change in the face of radical disasters
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: We need radical change in the face of radical disasters

18 Feb 04:00 PM

We are contributing to our demise. But not all equally.

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Shaneel Lal: Now is not the time to amplify transphobic sentiments.
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Now is not the time to amplify transphobic sentiments.

11 Feb 04:00 PM

Sonny Bill Williams support for an anti-trans tweet is harmful.

Shaneel Lal: Johnstone coming out helps an entire generation of queer people
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Johnstone coming out helps an entire generation of queer people

04 Feb 04:00 PM

Shaneel Lal on the difficulties of growing up queer and how the rugby player has helped

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Shaneel Lal: Jacinda Ardern has gone but sexism and misogyny linger
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Jacinda Ardern has gone but sexism and misogyny linger

28 Jan 04:00 PM

No male PM has had this level of discrimination, harassment, vitriol, and violence.

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Shaneel Lal: There’s no Pride in being a National voter
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: There’s no Pride in being a National voter

21 Jan 04:00 PM

National has historically been against recognising queer people. Nothing has changed.

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Shaneel Lal:  The preacher willing to go to jail for Jesus
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: The preacher willing to go to jail for Jesus

15 Jan 08:40 AM

Christian fundamentalist Lincoln Russ should learn to cope with progress.

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Shaneel Lal: 'I do not have a coming-out story'
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: 'I do not have a coming-out story'

07 Jan 04:00 PM

If non-queer people do not have to come out, neither should queer people.

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Shaneel Lal: Let's make New Zealand a safe place for queer people
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Let's make New Zealand a safe place for queer people

31 Dec 04:00 PM

Appreciation for what queer people produce has not resulted in a safe NZ for them.

Shaneel Lal: I fear we are entering a decade of war on queer lives
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: I fear we are entering a decade of war on queer lives

30 Dec 07:30 PM

The activist looks back on a year of attacks on queer people in New Zealand.

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Opinion: The LGBTQIA+ acronym is unbecoming, anti-indigenous and tedious.
New Zealand

Opinion: The LGBTQIA+ acronym is unbecoming, anti-indigenous and tedious.

27 Dec 12:52 AM

Vakasalewalewa, Veilasami Vakatagane and Hijra are not the same as transgender and gay.

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Luxon is on the wrong track with regard to poverty
New Zealand

Luxon is on the wrong track with regard to poverty

17 Dec 04:00 PM

Why won’t Luxon support families struggling with the cost of living crisis?

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For some of the queer community, racism is a prerequisite
New Zealand

For some of the queer community, racism is a prerequisite

10 Dec 04:00 PM

The new oppression facing the queer community: racism in their own ranks

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Shaneel Lal:  The fire ‘will teach them for being gay’
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: The fire ‘will teach them for being gay’

03 Dec 04:00 PM

Judge sentences arsonists but says there was no targeted crime against queer community.

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Shaneel Lal: Anti-queer hatred and violence at an all-time high
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Anti-queer hatred and violence at an all-time high

26 Nov 04:00 PM

Hate speech ban protecting religious beliefs should extend to queers, women and disabled.

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Shaneel Lal: No room for queers in Bethlehem College
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: No room for queers in Bethlehem College

19 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: School has an extremist Christian anti-queer agenda, and it must end.

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Opinion: Jordan Peterson’s event in NZ will cause further harm to trans people
New Zealand

Opinion: Jordan Peterson’s event in NZ will cause further harm to trans people

15 Nov 11:00 PM

Opinion: Giving Peterson a platform puts trans Kiwis at risk.

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Shaneel Lal: Luxon’s publicity stunt cunning but misleading
New Zealand|Politics

Shaneel Lal: Luxon’s publicity stunt cunning but misleading

05 Nov 04:00 PM

Christopher Luxon in a McDonald’s uniform is like a wolf in sheep’s clothing

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Shaneel Lal: Fiji is free from the British but enslaved to Christianity
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Fiji is free from the British but enslaved to Christianity

05 Nov 04:00 PM

It is time Fiji accepted the rights of queer people, says Shaneel Lal

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Shaneel Lal: National Party silences Uffindell's victims
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: National Party silences Uffindell's victims

29 Oct 04:00 PM

Christopher Luxon says he won't release report by Maria Dew KC to the public.

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Shaneel Lal: The criminal justice system is a white boys’ club
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: The criminal justice system is a white boys’ club

22 Oct 04:00 PM

Discharge without conviction sends message hate crimes are okay.

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Shaneel Lal: Homophobic stigma in blood donation policies
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Homophobic stigma in blood donation policies

15 Oct 05:00 PM

New Zealand imbues blood donors with moral superiority, says Shaneel Lal

Shaneel Lal: March 15 shattered terrorist stereotype
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: March 15 shattered terrorist stereotype

08 Oct 04:00 PM

Pākehā can be terrorists and people of colour and Muslims can be victims of terrorism.

Shaneel Lal: National is set upon erasing people like me
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: National is set upon erasing people like me

01 Oct 05:00 PM

Shaneel Lal says National's actions have failed the queer community

Shaneel Lal: I trust Efeso Collins has my queer back
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: I trust Efeso Collins has my queer back

24 Sep 04:00 PM

OPINION: Efeso Collins took it upon himself to educate elders about conversion therapy.

Shaneel Lal: The Royal Family stole my ancestors
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: The Royal Family stole my ancestors

17 Sep 05:00 PM

OPINION: The death of a symbol is not the death of a system.

Shaneel Lal: It's laughable that Brian Tamaki is crying victim
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: It's laughable that Brian Tamaki is crying victim

10 Sep 05:00 PM

Tamaki claims that "we're in a sick society," writes Shaneel Lal.

Shaneel Lal: Racists will use anything against Māori to suppress te reo resurgence
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: Racists will use anything against Māori to suppress te reo resurgence

03 Sep 03:45 AM

OPINION: Reaction to Marama Davidson's Whittaker's post highlights Labour's hypocrisy.

Shaneel Lal: The science is clear – gender is a spectrum
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: The science is clear – gender is a spectrum

24 Aug 04:10 AM

The truth is that gender is not biological or related to sex.

Shaneel Lal: When do we stop excusing bigotry as religious freedom?
New Zealand

Shaneel Lal: When do we stop excusing bigotry as religious freedom?

20 Aug 05:00 PM

OPINION: When do we stop excusing bigotry as religious freedom?

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