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"Gratitude and Kaitiakitanga: Illuminating the Path Together" - 6 August 2025

Acknowledging the Power of Whānau and Digital Solidarity in Uplifting Māori Voices and Truths

Ivor Jones The Māori Green Ltn

06 Aug 2025 — 1 min read

The Māori Green Lantern fighting misinformation and disinformation from the far right

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou—heartfelt thanks to all my incredible whānau and supporters across Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, and my kaupapa home at themaorigreenlantern.maori.nz.

Your engagement, aroha, and dedication to truth, tino rangatiratanga, and justice give this mahi its heartbeat. Every time you read, comment, share, and discuss these essays, you help push back against misinformation, challenge white supremacy, and shine a green lantern’s light on the realities facing our people. In a world overflowing with spin and distortion, your commitment to truth is a powerful act of resistance.

If the kōrero here resonates with you, I kindly ask you to pass it on. Share the essays, repost on your feeds, tell your friends and whānau. By uplifting these stories and perspectives, you help dismantle the barriers of silencing and allow Māori voices and whakaaro to flourish.

Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou mō tō tautoko—thank you so much for your support. If you find value in this mahi and have the capacity, I invite you to consider a koha/donation to support the ongoing work: HTDM: 03-1546-0415173-000. I know these are tough times for many whānau, so please only contribute if it’s right for you.

Together, let’s keep shining a light on the truth. Ngā manaakitanga and aroha always.

— Ivor Jones, The Māori Green Lantern

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