Culture
The World Was Once a Better Place
I try not to bemoan the loss of ‘how things were’, and, rather, focus on how things are and sometimes wonder who thought it was ever a good idea to do things in a particular way.
Pharmacy Council Is Forcing Cultural Competency Rules
Pharmacists deserve the right to uphold scientific integrity without being forced to adopt ideological practices.
Another Thing to Hang On the Boomers
Boomer narcissism has led us down the dark path to a youth mental health crisis.
Pushing Boundaries or Agendas, Burnett Foundation?
Perhaps it’s time for the Burnett Foundation to reassess whether they are actually serving the community or just serving up scandal for clicks.
You Have to Feel Sorry for Tamihere
You Pākehā just don’t understand how we do things in Māoridom.
New Zealanders Once Were Proud
What has happened in New Zealand to allow this denigratory sentiment to have arisen? I proceed on the confident assertion that we are not all criminals.
It’s Not Really a Big Deal, Bro
What do they want? To put a face to my hot takes on cultural events? To make it easier for the folks who’ve threatened me to pop by for a cuppa? At the end of the day, I’m just a bloke sharing his opinions.
Phil Mauger Intervenes After Backlash
The reversal follows criticism from Christchurch residents, who accused the council of erasing history and ignoring public support for an official celebration. It emerged that council staff did not consult elected representatives before their decision was publicly released.
Of Māori, Welfare and Tikanga
Should the foolish members of the Social Security Appeal Authority be put out to grass by the minister? That, it seems to me, is well overdue.
DOGE Slashes $370M in Education DEI Grants in 48 Hours
The most recent round of spending cuts follows DOGE’s announcement of the termination of 89 additional DOE contracts worth $881 million.
Council Won’t Fund the Anniversary
The concern centres around ‘colonisation’. When asked whether the council would support anniversary events without Ngāi Tahu’s involvement and approval, the answer was a firm “No.”
Destiny Church: From Pews to Patches
We’re in the age of outrage, where every group we don’t like suddenly becomes the enemy. And while we’re busy pointing fingers and slapping labels, the real issues – poverty, addiction, broken whānau – get lost in the noise.
A Glitter Bomb Can’t Dress This Up
Breathtaking hypocrisy. If the police can be the thin blue line between Tamaki’s men and the Rainbow crowd, then they could have been the thin blue line between the Rainbow thugs and a few defenceless women at Albert Park.