Vincent O'Malley
@vomalley.bsky.social
FRHistS FRSNZ PhD Historian and author of 'The New Zealand Wars', 'The Great War for New Zealand' and other works.
https://www.meetingplace.nz/
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https://www.meetingplace.nz/
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Pinned
Fully support the universities in this. But if they are genuinely committed to ensuring "free public access to the research...taxes had funded" maybe those that limit access to electronic copies of theses to current staff or students could open them up to the public.
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Universities in 'battle of the century' with journal publisher Elsevier
One New Zealand university told its staff all universities in New Zealand and Australia would "lose some degree of access" to the publisher's 1600 titles from the start of next year.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Fully support the universities in this. But if they are genuinely committed to ensuring "free public access to the research...taxes had funded" maybe those that limit access to electronic copies of theses to current staff or students could open them up to the public.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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"It’s deeply alarming...Why are they trying to reframe this history? We need to grapple with it.”
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‘Reframes history’: fears Māori knowledge diluted in plan to revise New Zealand curriculum
Minister rejects claims Māori history is being sidelined in rewrite which includes cutting some references to the Treaty of Waitangi
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November 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
"It’s deeply alarming...Why are they trying to reframe this history? We need to grapple with it.”
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Diluting history curriculum risks 'leaving our past to chance' - Academic
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Diluting history curriculum risks 'leaving our past to chance' - Academic
The government has released the full draft of its new year 0-10 curriculum, which proposes dropping Aotearoa New Zealand's Histories and adding more international topics.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Diluting history curriculum risks 'leaving our past to chance' - Academic
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Māori academic warns draft curriculum erases children's rights to local histories
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Māori academic warns draft curriculum erases children's rights to local histories
"Every child has a right to know whose land they stand on."
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November 4, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Māori academic warns draft curriculum erases children's rights to local histories
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"yet another example of the hostility to history, humanities and social sciences that the current coalition Government has repeatedly demonstrated"
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Extent of backlash over cuts to ministry history teams revealed
Teachers and historians warned the Ministry for Culture and Heritage that axing roles behind Te Ara and the NZ History website would undermine access to trusted information.
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November 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
"yet another example of the hostility to history, humanities and social sciences that the current coalition Government has repeatedly demonstrated"
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3608...
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3608...
"The curriculum is dishonest and it's regressive because it's not an honest reflection of our past"
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School curriculum 'will perpetuate racism and ongoing inequity in our schools'
The new school curriculum makes Māori people, knowledge and culture invisible and prioritises European knowledge, say Māori education leaders.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"The curriculum is dishonest and it's regressive because it's not an honest reflection of our past"
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If any teachers would like to share their thoughts on the draft social sciences curriculum through my newsletter send me a DM.
October 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
If any teachers would like to share their thoughts on the draft social sciences curriculum through my newsletter send me a DM.
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It's always important to know our histories, but now with the rise of populist politics, we really do need school students to understand. In article below @vomalley.bsky.social quotes Jim Bolger 'You cannot know who you are as a society unless you know your history'
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'You cannot know who you are as a society unless you know your history' – Jim Bolger
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger’s death last week sparked a wave of tributes from across the political spectrum, including warm words of remembrance from...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:21 AM
It's always important to know our histories, but now with the rise of populist politics, we really do need school students to understand. In article below @vomalley.bsky.social quotes Jim Bolger 'You cannot know who you are as a society unless you know your history'
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Don't see the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum online yet. But Act are already crowing about having gutted it.
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Community Scoop » New Curriculum Takes Politics Out Of History
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October 28, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Don't see the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum online yet. But Act are already crowing about having gutted it.
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Today marks the 190th anniversary of the signing of He Whakaputanga, along with being Te Pūtake o te Riri/He Rā Maumahara, the national day of commemoration for the NZ Wars.
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He Whakaputanga — The Declaration of Independence of New Zealand
On the 190th anniversary of the signing of He Whakaputanga - the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand, I am sharing an extract from a 2017 publication...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today marks the 190th anniversary of the signing of He Whakaputanga, along with being Te Pūtake o te Riri/He Rā Maumahara, the national day of commemoration for the NZ Wars.
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The Education Minister is due to announce a 'refreshed' social studies curriculum on Tuesday with the Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum likely to be significantly watered down.
Jim Bolger's advocacy for facing up to out history will be trampled on if that is the case.
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Jim Bolger's advocacy for facing up to out history will be trampled on if that is the case.
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'You cannot know who you are as a society unless you know your history' – Jim Bolger
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger’s death last week sparked a wave of tributes from across the political spectrum, including warm words of remembrance from...
buttondown.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:39 AM
The Education Minister is due to announce a 'refreshed' social studies curriculum on Tuesday with the Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum likely to be significantly watered down.
Jim Bolger's advocacy for facing up to out history will be trampled on if that is the case.
buttondown.com/unsettling/a...
Jim Bolger's advocacy for facing up to out history will be trampled on if that is the case.
buttondown.com/unsettling/a...
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The Otago Daily Times features an extract from ‘The Meeting Place: Māori and Pākehā Encounters, 1642–1840’ by Vincent O’Malley, focusing on early whaling stations and cross-cultural relationships in southern Te Waipounamu.
👉 Read the piece: www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/maga...
👉 Read the piece: www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/maga...
October 25, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The Otago Daily Times features an extract from ‘The Meeting Place: Māori and Pākehā Encounters, 1642–1840’ by Vincent O’Malley, focusing on early whaling stations and cross-cultural relationships in southern Te Waipounamu.
👉 Read the piece: www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/maga...
👉 Read the piece: www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/maga...
"It shouldn’t be underestimated just how significant it was that the leader of a right-wing political party, historically not exactly renowned for its embrace of Māori interests and causes, initiated the modern process of Treaty settlements."
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'You cannot know who you are as a society unless you know your history' – Jim Bolger
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger’s death last week sparked a wave of tributes from across the political spectrum, including warm words of remembrance from...
buttondown.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
"It shouldn’t be underestimated just how significant it was that the leader of a right-wing political party, historically not exactly renowned for its embrace of Māori interests and causes, initiated the modern process of Treaty settlements."
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Shame on this government for the deeply racist Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Amendment Act, just passed into law.
October 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Shame on this government for the deeply racist Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Amendment Act, just passed into law.
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📣 Join Dr Vincent O’Malley at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato this Saturday for 'The Invasion of Waikato / Te Riri ki Tainui' – a free public talk marking He Rā Maumahara, our National Day of Remembrance for the New Zealand Wars.
Book here: zurl.co/iOfW8
Book here: zurl.co/iOfW8
Public Talk: Dr Vincent O'Malley, The Invasion of Waikato Te Riri Ki Tainui
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October 21, 2025 at 1:02 AM
📣 Join Dr Vincent O’Malley at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato this Saturday for 'The Invasion of Waikato / Te Riri ki Tainui' – a free public talk marking He Rā Maumahara, our National Day of Remembrance for the New Zealand Wars.
Book here: zurl.co/iOfW8
Book here: zurl.co/iOfW8
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“A new modus operandi for Māori and Pākehā relations in the 21st century may draw at least in part on some of the lessons learned from the encounters that took place before 1840.” — Vincent O’Malley, from his new book The Meeting Place.
The end of the middle ground | E-Tangata
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October 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“A new modus operandi for Māori and Pākehā relations in the 21st century may draw at least in part on some of the lessons learned from the encounters that took place before 1840.” — Vincent O’Malley, from his new book The Meeting Place.
I'm giving a free public talk in Kirikiriroa Hamilton next week to mark Te Pūtake o te Riri – He Rā Maumahara, the national day of commemoration for the New Zealand Wars, along with some book signings at Poppies Hamilton.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I'm giving a free public talk in Kirikiriroa Hamilton next week to mark Te Pūtake o te Riri – He Rā Maumahara, the national day of commemoration for the New Zealand Wars, along with some book signings at Poppies Hamilton.
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'Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire' by Charlotte Macdonald publishes in November.
Preorder now from your local bookseller or through our website:
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
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Preorder now from your local bookseller or through our website:
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
📷 Neil Pardington
October 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM
'Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire' by Charlotte Macdonald publishes in November.
Preorder now from your local bookseller or through our website:
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
📷 Neil Pardington
Preorder now from your local bookseller or through our website:
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
📷 Neil Pardington
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A good crowd at Royal Society Te Apārangi celebrated the new edition of 'The Meeting Place' by Vincent O’Malley last night!
Hon. Sir Joe Williams gave a brilliant launch speech, with kōrero from Kahu Hotere and Vincent. BWB Talks video coming soon. In stores now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-meet...
Hon. Sir Joe Williams gave a brilliant launch speech, with kōrero from Kahu Hotere and Vincent. BWB Talks video coming soon. In stores now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-meet...
October 15, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A good crowd at Royal Society Te Apārangi celebrated the new edition of 'The Meeting Place' by Vincent O’Malley last night!
Hon. Sir Joe Williams gave a brilliant launch speech, with kōrero from Kahu Hotere and Vincent. BWB Talks video coming soon. In stores now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-meet...
Hon. Sir Joe Williams gave a brilliant launch speech, with kōrero from Kahu Hotere and Vincent. BWB Talks video coming soon. In stores now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-meet...
This is truly shameful legislation. The government is once again showing contempt for the rule of law.
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'Mean-spirited': Māori lawyer joins calls to stop marine and coastal rights law changes
Veteran Māori lawyer Annette Sykes says the government has to stop a law making it harder to get customary marine title.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
This is truly shameful legislation. The government is once again showing contempt for the rule of law.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Vincent O’Malley has received a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
🎥 Highlights incl. kōrero with Carol Hirschfeld: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub18...
📚 His new book The Meeting Place is out now — join us tonight at The Royal Society, Wellington!
🎥 Highlights incl. kōrero with Carol Hirschfeld: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub18...
📚 His new book The Meeting Place is out now — join us tonight at The Royal Society, Wellington!
The Storyteller—Vincent O’Malley | 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Growing up without Aotearoa’s history on the syllabus, alumnus Dr Vincent O’Malley FRSNZ set out to uncover the stories that shape our nation.In this convers...
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October 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Vincent O’Malley has received a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
🎥 Highlights incl. kōrero with Carol Hirschfeld: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub18...
📚 His new book The Meeting Place is out now — join us tonight at The Royal Society, Wellington!
🎥 Highlights incl. kōrero with Carol Hirschfeld: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub18...
📚 His new book The Meeting Place is out now — join us tonight at The Royal Society, Wellington!
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🔉 Event reminder!
Join us at Royal Society Te Apārangi to hear historian Vincent O’Malley discuss the new edition of 'The Meeting Place'.
Speakers: Hon. Sir Joe Williams & Kahu Hotere
🗓 Tue 14 Oct | 🕠 5.30pm (start 6)
📍 11 Turnbull St, Wgtn
🎟 Free – all welcome
zurl.co/FKoIM
Join us at Royal Society Te Apārangi to hear historian Vincent O’Malley discuss the new edition of 'The Meeting Place'.
Speakers: Hon. Sir Joe Williams & Kahu Hotere
🗓 Tue 14 Oct | 🕠 5.30pm (start 6)
📍 11 Turnbull St, Wgtn
🎟 Free – all welcome
zurl.co/FKoIM
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🔉 Event reminder!
Join us at Royal Society Te Apārangi to hear historian Vincent O’Malley discuss the new edition of 'The Meeting Place'.
Speakers: Hon. Sir Joe Williams & Kahu Hotere
🗓 Tue 14 Oct | 🕠 5.30pm (start 6)
📍 11 Turnbull St, Wgtn
🎟 Free – all welcome
zurl.co/FKoIM
Join us at Royal Society Te Apārangi to hear historian Vincent O’Malley discuss the new edition of 'The Meeting Place'.
Speakers: Hon. Sir Joe Williams & Kahu Hotere
🗓 Tue 14 Oct | 🕠 5.30pm (start 6)
📍 11 Turnbull St, Wgtn
🎟 Free – all welcome
zurl.co/FKoIM
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📚 Bookshop Day 2025 is Sat 11 Oct!
Support local booksellers, authors & publishers ❤️
✨ Where to find BWB authors:
Nadine Hura — Unity Books Wellington 11 am
Vincent O’Malley — Marsden Books, Karori 12:30 pm
Lucy Mackintosh — Time Out Bookstore, Akld
www.booksellers.co.nz/booksh... #bookshopday
Support local booksellers, authors & publishers ❤️
✨ Where to find BWB authors:
Nadine Hura — Unity Books Wellington 11 am
Vincent O’Malley — Marsden Books, Karori 12:30 pm
Lucy Mackintosh — Time Out Bookstore, Akld
www.booksellers.co.nz/booksh... #bookshopday
October 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
📚 Bookshop Day 2025 is Sat 11 Oct!
Support local booksellers, authors & publishers ❤️
✨ Where to find BWB authors:
Nadine Hura — Unity Books Wellington 11 am
Vincent O’Malley — Marsden Books, Karori 12:30 pm
Lucy Mackintosh — Time Out Bookstore, Akld
www.booksellers.co.nz/booksh... #bookshopday
Support local booksellers, authors & publishers ❤️
✨ Where to find BWB authors:
Nadine Hura — Unity Books Wellington 11 am
Vincent O’Malley — Marsden Books, Karori 12:30 pm
Lucy Mackintosh — Time Out Bookstore, Akld
www.booksellers.co.nz/booksh... #bookshopday
I will be down at Marsden Books, Karori, this Saturday 11 October at 12.30pm to sign books and stuff for Bookshop Day. Come along if you are in the area.
October 9, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I will be down at Marsden Books, Karori, this Saturday 11 October at 12.30pm to sign books and stuff for Bookshop Day. Come along if you are in the area.