Born in this land, raised under its skies, shaped by its seasons, yet feeling the quiet ache of not quite belonging. What is it, truly, to call a place home? Is it where your first words formed, where your name was written on school rolls, where you laughed through muddy games and sang the national … Continue reading Born Here, Yet Distant
politics
Equity or Equality? Rethinking Support in Our Universities
A Member’s draft Bill recently introduced by ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar—The Education and Training (Equal Treatment) Amendment Bill—has sparked robust debate across Aotearoa New Zealand. The draft bill aims to prohibit universities from offering any public resources, services, or opportunities based on race or ethnicity. Universities would still be permitted to manage funds or … Continue reading Equity or Equality? Rethinking Support in Our Universities
Spying on Friends and Neighbours
I have just spent a very productive hour listening to Radio New Zealand Sunday Morning on spying and mass surveillance: http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/remote-player?id=20172825 The panel on the programme included Terence O’Brien, Professor Steven Ratuva, and Paul Buchanan. I was not expecting a conclusive word on the subject as issues floated from spying and mass surveillance to civil … Continue reading Spying on Friends and Neighbours
Faultline Report 