This chapter examines media constructions of crime and criminalization, and the associated
social harms. With a focus on Māori, it explores links between media narratives and how the …

This paper draws on a study of audience responses, prompted by understandings of the
power exerted by representations in television dramas. The wider study explored Māori and …

This chapter explores how contemporary policenarrativesand mass media accounts of
policing compound to reinforce the racist criminalisation and over-policing of Māori. Our …

Television drama has implications beyond providing entertainment and beyond immediate
audience reactions and responses. Māori focus group participants in my research on local …

Three Waters was introduced by the New Zealand Government in 2017. In brief, Three
Waters is a policy that would shift the control of water (eg, drinking water) from local councils …

Background The following provides examples of the ubiquitous and damaging nature of
mass media representations of Māori that began at first contact, accelerated with …

Mental wellbeing statistics indicate Māori are more likely to report symptoms of depression,
anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, attempt suicide, and die by …

Background The following provides examples of the ubiquitous and damaging nature of
mass media representations of Māori that began at first contact, accelerated with …

This study seeks to better understand volunteers' experiences when working with
incarcerated mothers. This research explores the challenges and tensions volunteers …