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Pete McKenzie’s Journalist Portfolio
View as a gridHow Maori Stepped In to Save a Towering Tree Crucial to Their Identity
The New York Times
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Tāne Mahuta, an ancient tree named after the god of forests in Māori mythology, is threatened by the slow creep of an incurable disease.
The Former NZ Soldiers Making Lucrative Careers in Foreign Wars
North and South Magazine
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Hundreds of former New Zealand soldiers have gone on to lucrative careers as private contractors in foreign war zones, often experiencing deep trauma after they return home. What, if anything, should we do about it?
New Zealand's Biodiversity Crisis Prompts Extreme Measures
The New York Times
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A few years ago, the nation vowed to rid itself of most imported predators. But now some people are asking if that goal is feasible, or worth what it will cost.
A Gender Revolution Is Brewing in New Zealand Rugby
The New York Times
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One in five rugby players in New Zealand are now women, and their numbers are rising. But persistent stereotypes are proving hard to dismantle.
Can Ancient Maori Knowledge Aid Science? Ask These Freshwater Crayfish.
The New York Times
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As a weed choked a New Zealand lake, a tribe found a surprising solution in a centuries-old tool, adding to a pitched debate over how Indigenous knowledge can complement conventional science.
Rugby's Greatest Team Confronts a Worrisome Prospect: Decline
The New York Times
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A series of defeats by New Zealand's All Blacks has led to a humbling drop in the world rankings, and concern that the team might not have what it takes to bounce back this time.
The Afterlife Of Peter Ellis
North and South Magazine
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How the fight to clear the name of an accused pedophile is changing New Zealand law in ways nobody expected.
Who is Raj Nahna?
North and South Magazine
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The prime minister’s chief of staff is the most powerful non-elected political figure in the country. Current chief of staff Raj Nahna eschews the spotlight but, despite his best efforts, it somehow finds him.