A Message for the Merchants
These merchants give the community life and meaning, bringing us together, helping us meet new people, and meeting all our needs. You give us gifts year-round.
Reproduced with permission
Historic Ship in Lyttelton for 175th Anniversary
It was on 27 December 1850 that the Cressy, the last of the First Four Ships, arrived in Lyttelton Harbour, completing the journey of the first Canterbury Pilgrims.
It’s Christmas Time in the Swamp
Heartlanders are left wondering who’ll get to Whoville first, the Grinch or Santa.
In the Bible, Angels Can Be Deadly
Placing angels on our tree might seem an odd tradition given this complex history. Yet perhaps that complexity is itself the point.
The Candles of Advent Herald a Birth and a Second Coming
Early traditions of Advent focused on more than the manger.
Calf’s Head Consommé With Truffle Quenelles
A history of what the royals ate for Christmas, from the exotic to the everyday.
FEE’s Turning Points of 2024
We highlight this year’s decisive moments from across the globe.
More Money on Sex Changes Than Care for Dying Children
The government and Te Whatu Ora need to get their priorities right.
We Can’t Let Them Do This
Analysis of misinformation in the Gene Technology Bill and suggestions for submissions and discussions.
Merry Christmas and End of Year Comments on Our Value
Our pressing problem is very much not equity – it is efficiency. Once that’s sorted out, we will be on our way up again.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Whether we like it or not, what was a gradual shift towards tribal rule is now advancing rapidly. We can either turn a blind eye or step up to stop it.
Why DOGE Was Able to Torpedo the Rushed Spending Bill
New ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ begins with a bang.