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Reported: 21 February 2026

Over the past week, social media activity from Jared Warren Gardner has focused strongly on Treaty sovereignty and community wellbeing initiatives.

A video shared during the week reiterated the importance of recognising and upholding the mana and authority of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in contemporary New Zealand law and governance. The post generated discussion among followers around constitutional recognition, civic participation, and the relationship between Treaty principles and modern policy.

In addition to Treaty-focused content, Gardner highlighted support for a Health Hīkoi initiative, drawing attention to community-led wellbeing efforts and broader public health engagement. The week’s activity reflects an ongoing emphasis on civic advocacy, cultural recognition, and grassroots mobilisation.

Reported: 14 February 2026

This week saw a mixture of personal and civic engagement shared via Jared Warren Gardner’s Facebook page.

Content included community-focused updates and visual posts reflecting ongoing media and advocacy involvement. A live video broadcast during the week suggested active dialogue with supporters and followers on current issues, reinforcing a pattern of direct engagement with audiences.

The week’s posts demonstrated a continued blending of personal reflection with broader public commentary, consistent with themes of civic participation, media involvement, and community connection.

Reported: 7 February 2026

During the week ending 7 February 2026, social media activity included reflective posts touching on matters of identity, legal perspective, and philosophical position.

Visual content and written commentary aligned with previous themes of cultural awareness and constitutional reflection. The tone of the week’s activity leaned toward personal conviction combined with public commentary, encouraging discussion among followers.

This period continued an established pattern of combining individual viewpoint with commentary on wider civic and cultural questions within Aotearoa.

Reported: 31 January 2026

In the final week of January, posts emphasised involvement in media and public advocacy initiatives.

Content included affirmation of Gardner’s role as a contributor associated with hira.kiwi, alongside imagery connected to public events and civic participation. The posts reflected a continuing effort to integrate independent media activity with broader community engagement.

The week’s updates underscored themes of public voice, community representation, and participation in civic discourse.

News Summary: Green Party’s Lawrence Xu-nan on Treaty Education

On 8 December 2025, a new episode of the hira.kiwi Podcast was published featuring Lawrence Xu-nan of the Green Party, focusing on the significance of Treaty education in Aotearoa.

In the video, Xu-nan discusses the importance of embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into education systems and community awareness. He highlights how a deeper understanding of the Treaty can strengthen bicultural relationships and support informed civic participation among young New Zealanders.

The conversation also touches on the role of educators and policymakers in shaping curricula that reflect both historical and contemporary Treaty contexts. Xu-nan underscores the need for ongoing dialogue with iwi and Māori communities to ensure that Treaty education is meaningful, respectful, and rooted in partnership.

This episode adds to the growing public discourse on how Treaty principles can be practically integrated into schools and society, a topic of keen interest in New Zealand’s evolving cultural and political landscape.

News Summary: Treaty Education Featured in Short-Form Video

A recent short video shared on hira.kiwi’s channel highlights a clip from a hira.kiwi Podcast focusing on Treaty education and the role of the National Iwi Chairs Forum.

The brief clip underlines key points from an episode featuring Rahui Papa, with discussion centered on the importance of understanding New Zealand’s Treaty history and its contemporary relevance. The short format provides a quick, engaging snapshot of the longer podcast episode, encouraging viewers to explore the full conversation about Treaty principles and community engagement.

The video serves as part of the platform’s ongoing efforts to make topics of social and cultural significance more accessible through bite-sized content.