It’s the economy – and the spirit, Stupid…
“Levett’s central point is that “the 1930s welfare state was aimed at the spirit of the nation.” – Mike Grimshaw
20Sep 
11Sep
The political theology of Winston Peters
“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
6Sep
Morning Tourettes?
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 […]
28Aug
The necessary death of the academic essay
“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
22Aug
On walking – and Covid lockdowns
“Will the longest-term impacts of Covid-lockdown in New Zealand actually, in the end, be the impact on physical activity?” – Mike Grimshaw
25Jul
No hope and no choice? Snap polls on New Zealand…
“The fact is, they overwhelmingly want to leave New Zealand…” – Assoc Prof Mike Grimshaw
2Jun
The blah leading the blah
Failing health, housing, policing, education, transport, and infrastructure are now directly impacting middle class lives, options and opportunities.
30May
Playing hard ball with bread and butter?
To speak truth to power is, internally to universities, perceived to be a foolish, dangerous act.
10May
Stupor Rugby?
Super Rugby is faced with a crisis – what is the pay-off between capitalism and meaning?
3May
A field guide to the Culture Wars
…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.