From Kiwi to Pākehā: My Journey So Far
Hazel Dunn shares her experiences of identity, whakapapa, and belonging as a Pākehā New Zealander.
A Christian Response to Waitangi
In this adapted sermon from Waitangi Day, Stu McGregor reflects on the constant breaches of te Tiriti as ongoing events which require repentance.
“Till We Have Built Jerusalem”: Human Flourishing and the Built Environment
In this detailed analysis, Tim Jacomb addresses a deficiency he identifies within the western church: how our built environment shapes collective wellbeing.
How Megachurches Further Political Agendas
Drawing off insights from political theory, Shalomy Sathiyaraj examines how megachurch culture both forms and shapes a politics of control and hegemony.
Human Rights and the Gospel: A Practical Tool for Justice in Uncertain Times
Margaret Bedggood explores the foundations of international human rights law and the way offers Christians an important and practical way to enact social justice.
More Than Thoughts and Prayers: How to Love Your Neighbour During the Climate Crisis
As COP26 gets properly underway, Elise Ranck and Olivia Yates reflect on the political apathy of many Christians in light of Jesus’ political call to neighbourly love.
Poetry: Wake Up, Tangata Tiriti
A poem from Etienne Wain reflecting on living in “the promise made under / the Waitangi sky.”
End of Life Choice: A Clash of Irreconcilable Ideologies
Jaimee van Gemerden explains why her decision to vote ‘no’ on the upcoming End of Life Choice Act is more than a merely legislative choice but also an ideological one.
Should Te Reo Māori Be Compulsory In Our Schools?
Etienne Wain shares why he believes this is a significant justice issue concerning the election and why te reo Mãori should become compulsory in schools from a legal point of view.
A Guide to Voting, MMP, and the Referendum
A guide to how to vote this election and what your votes mean.
Elections 2020: Resources and Upcoming Content on Metanoia
Some resources to get you started thinking about voting in the upcoming election and some information about Metanoia’s upcoming coverage.
Civil Disobedience and Christianity
Civil disobedience and the Christian faith have gone hand-in-hand frequently throughout modern history. Jaimee van Gemerden reflects on some of these stories to ask about the types of things we as the church in Aotearoa are called to.
Hobson’s Pledge, He Iwi Tahi Tātou – We Are Now One People
Eugene Fuimaono (Ngã Puhi, Sãmoa, Pãkehã) reflects on the sometimes well-meaning but ultimately devastating sentiment of unity as uniformity as told through the biblical story of Babel.
Elections for the Elect
How and why should Christians choose to vote in elections? And what does partisan allegiance and decision-making look like in today’s polarised climate for millennials?