Tag Archives: Ewen McQueen

A doctor with courage

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Ewen McQueen

When the Southern DHB decided to start undertaking abortions at Southland Hospital in Invercargill they didn’t expect resistance from their own staff. However last week senior paediatrician Dr Vili Sotutu tendered his resignation over the matter and other doctors at the … Continue reading →

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An uncommon hope

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Ewen McQueen

Last week another four Treaty settlements had their final reading in Parliament. Among others, East Coast iwi Rongowhakaata and Ngai Tamanuhiri received Crown apologies and redress for violent and tragic Treaty breaches in the 1860s.  The claims settlement bills passed quietly and … Continue reading →

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She thought the baby had a tummy bug…

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Ewen McQueen

Leilani Lotonu’u-Lorigan aged two died last month in Manurewa. Her mother’s boyfriend was last week charged with murder. He had moved in with Lelani’s 19 year old mother and her baby sister six months prior. Leilani’s grandmother said “Leilani died from septicemia from two … Continue reading →

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Generational Politics

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Ewen McQueen

There is friction this week between National and the Maori Party over Iwi interests in water rights and Prime Minster John Key’s unforunate comments re the Waitangi Tribunal. To be fair, Key didn’t say the Government would ignore the Tribunal, simply that … Continue reading →

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