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The Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board received a complaint that recognising Loki took away from the work of the great humans of Wigram.
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The word for today is… apotropaic (adjective): : designed to avert evil Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Apotropaic is a literal descriptor for things believed to protect against evil. Apotropaic motifs can be found throughout history, from carvings of Greek Gorgons to charms worn to repel the evil eye. The word apotropaic
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Corina Shields on Māori Policy, Gender Ideology & Political Courage
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WEIRD John Campbell interview: Can the media be trusted?
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Tākuta Ferris' Deeply Concerning Private Member's Bill
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Today in Rock History
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The Media Beast Targets the Reform
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Back to Basics for Melbourne Catholic Schools
Explicit teaching, phonics and students on their best behaviour: why didn’t anyone think of this before?
Xi Jinping Braces for Struggle
China’s strongman leader is purging his advisors again, looking politically insecure amid demographic and economic decline.
Who Will Watch the Healthcare Watchdogs?
Doctors must unite to defend informed consent, clinical discretion and the sanctity of doctor-patient relationship.