Casey Spearin, a chemist, science communicator and harm reduction advocate, is the general manager of KnowYourStuffNZ, and is privileged to live on the banks of Te Awa Tupua.

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A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors' role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that means for his ...

A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors' role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that means for his ...

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