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Logan Hagoort
Minister at Covenant Presbyterian Church
Editor of Founded in Grace
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New Zealand’s Broken Supply Chain
How geopolitical disruption 10,000 kilometres away determines whether New Zealand’s economy functions in May 2026.
A Mudfish Wins Fish of the Year
The national champion is, in effect, a shy little swamp goblin with survival instincts and a strong preference for staying out of sight. This makes it a relatable icon. New Zealand is emotionally vulnerable to any small, weird battler that sounds underappreciated and slightly damp.
The Refusal To Investigate This
Not interviewing the complainant is the most fundamental investigative failure that there is. Not only that, but not a single one of the police officers who arrested me and lied about me was interviewed either. If I made errors of this magnitude at work I would lose my job.
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Face of the Day
Colbert joined LOTR director Peter Jackson to reveal the news in a video announcement.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… nettle (noun, verb) - noun : any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs verb 1: to strike or sting with or as if with nettles 2: to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.