Dame Anne Salmond
Dame Anne Salmond is a distinguished New Zealand anthropologist and author, known for her extensive work in the fields of Māori culture and history. She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to academia and literature, including being appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Salmond’s critiques often focus on social and environmental issues, and she has been an outspoken advocate for Māori rights and the importance of cultural heritage. Recently, she gained attention for her critical stance on the Act Party's Regulatory Standards Bill, arguing that it emphasizes individual property rights at the expense of collective and environmental concerns.
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Recent news mentions
Last month he went after Dame Anne Salmond and others who have criticised his Regulatory Standards Bill.
David Seymour and James Baldwin: The fire this time - Simon Wilson
New Zealand· 2025-07-02
He told former New Zealander of the Year and highly respected academic Dame Anne Salmond that she was suffering Regulatory Standards Derangement Syndrome.
Duncan Garner: In defence of David Seymour, the demonised and dangerous?New Zealand· 2025-06-28Dame Anne Salmond told the Committee that race is a colonial construct with no scientific validity.
Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’, Annette Sykes saysNew Zealand· 2025-02-25
Dame Anne Salmond critiques the proposals for their negative impact on New Zealand society.
Law & society: Dial down rhetoric and ramp up reasoning on Regulatory Standards BillNew Zealand· 2025-02-20