“Peters’ occupation of a centralist, populist nationalism means those to both the left and the right of him are always potentially either friends or enemies, depending on the sovereign decision to be made.” – Mike Grimshaw
The recent news that Morning Report on Radio RNZ is hemorrhaging listeners should come as no surprise to any knowledgeable and literate regular listener of the show. In my house I’ve been threatened with a Morning Report ban unless I stop my regular outburst of exasperated, horrified, appalled, swearing, shouting, and twitching, all of which […]
“So, what do we need to do? Firstly, recognize the research and comprehension limitations of most of our undergraduates coming through from the New Zealand school system.” – Mike Grimshaw
“Will the longest-term impacts of Covid-lockdown in New Zealand actually, in the end, be the impact on physical activity?” – Mike Grimshaw
“The fact is, they overwhelmingly want to leave New Zealand…” – Assoc Prof Mike Grimshaw
Failing health, housing, policing, education, transport, and infrastructure are now directly impacting middle class lives, options and opportunities.
To speak truth to power is, internally to universities, perceived to be a foolish, dangerous act.
Super Rugby is faced with a crisis – what is the pay-off between capitalism and meaning?
…we see demands for daily confessions and penance – but little if any forgiveness. We find ourselves in a society where the Spanish Inquisition meets Calvin’s Geneva.
“Hipkins’ sausage roll scoffing small town social democracy is one many New Zealanders increasingly want to leave behind, figuratively, societally and increasingly, literally.” – Mike Grimshaw