Back to the bad old days

Back to the bad old days

It feels less okay to be Māori these days, writes electrician and author Hira Nathan. (Photo supplied) The coalition government’s efforts to turn back the clock on Māori progress has an uncomfortable impact on everyday interactions, writes Hira Nathan.   When I was in my early 20s, I went to an interview for a job folding roof flashings in Hamilton. It went well, and the owner told me that he liked me and that the job was mine. But before I left…