Saturday, February 8

Culture

Why are those in power covering for Shaneel Lal?
Culture, Politics

Why are those in power covering for Shaneel Lal?

It’s been a while since my last piece, but I’ve had to take time out to overcome the writer’s block whilst trying to make sense of what is happening in New Zealand.  And what is apparent is there is a big push towards teaching our children RSE (Relationship and sexuality education) that is being led […]

Famous People I Mostly Haven’t Met
Culture

Famous People I Mostly Haven’t Met

A school friend of Cave’s in Melbourne in the 1970s, Tracy became the bassist in Nick’s earlier band, The Birthday Party, which brilliantly wreaked havoc in Melbourne and London through the early 1980s

Why the NRL needs you to be angry at referees
Culture

Why the NRL needs you to be angry at referees

Nothing gets fanbases more fired up than perceived injustice against their team. If social media has taught us anything, it’s that anger and frustration fuel clicks and engagement far more than love and acceptance. 

Attacking woke politics is the most Left-wing thing you can do”
Culture

Attacking woke politics is the most Left-wing thing you can do”

“Now is the time for everyone who thinks of themselves as progressive – I’m looking at you @CitizenBomber – to stop these constant attacks on “wokeness” and focus on the real enemy of progress” …. So read the tweet by NZME columnist Simon Wilson, who clearly views a moratorium on any criticism of the ‘woke’ […]