Charlotte Muru-Lanning

Contributing writer

Charlotte Muru-Lanning (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato Tainui) has a BA in sociology and film and media studies and recently completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism at Auckland University of Technology.

3 The boil up post test

3 The boil up post test

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 29th September, 2022

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Dr Will Flavell, centre, with some of his students at Rutherford College (Photo: Supplied/Tina Tiller)

How non-Māori students play a part in te reo revitalisation

If we want to meet the goal of one million speakers by 2040, it’s going to take a team effort.

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 23rd February, 2021

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Photo: Getty Images

What the new tenancy laws mean for Māori

The legislative changes are designed to improve renters' rights, but will they make a difference to the people who have borne the brunt of the housing crisis?

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 22nd February, 2021

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Valentine’s Day isn’t as bad as you think it is. (Image: Leonie Hayden)

Hear me out: Valentine’s Day doesn’t suck

Put some sparkly heart-shaped earrings on, splurge on Fancy Feast for your cat, bake a cake to share (or not) and embrace it.

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 14th February, 2021

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One half of Paekākāriki Pops, Amy Delahunty, in their ice block truck (Photo: Supplied)

Keeping cool in Kāpiti: Two mates bringing real fruit ice blocks to the people

Avocado and lime; plum and vanilla yoghurt... you won't find these pops in the dairy freezer.

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 5th February, 2021

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the low number of customers using the Covid Tracer app is worrying workers (getty images)

Not scanning in? Your barista is judging you

No one understands NZ's woeful Covid-19 Tracer app use quite like those in the food industry.

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 28th January, 2021

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Manuel Moreno Gonzalez behind the counter at his new restaurant Miss Torta. (Photo: Charlotte Muru-Lanning)

The new store selling delicious Mexican sandwiches to hungry Aucklanders

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 21st January, 2021

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A photograph of Te Ore Ore marae from 1900, bought in the Webb’s auction by Amber Craig. (Photo: supplied and used with permission)

How much would you pay for a photo of our ancestors?

Photographs of tūpuna Māori are fetching top prices at auction houses, with their descendants often forking out to 'bring them home'.

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 30th December, 2020

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SZA, Paris Hilton, Lizzo, Beyonce, Cher and Rihanna: all champions of the sexy party dress (Photos: Getty Images)

The never-ending quest to find a sexy ethical dress

Why is it so hard to find a party dress that's sexy and sustainable?

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 23rd December, 2020

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Pania Newton, front and centre of the protectors at Ihumātao. (Photo: Jess Thompson Māori Mermaid)

The truth about Ihumātao: All the false claims and misinformation, corrected

Now that a deal has been made, it’s time to set the record straight.

By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 19th December, 2020

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