How Big is the Fight in You?

Ali

I can’t believe it. Mum turns 70 soon. My disbelief is not to do with her age, but her ferocious capacity in spite of it. Dad is the same. Only a few years ago they graduated with a Diploma in Counselling after three intense years of round-the-clock study. A qualification already earned on … [Read more...]

Waitangi: Remember the Covenant

Depiction of the Treaty Signing ~ www.nzhistory.net.nz

Note: This is a re-post from the same time last year (because nothing's changed!) It’s a perfect storm. That’s what commentators are calling Waitangi commemorations on the backdrop of National’s ball-drop by excluding Maori interests in State assets. The kingpins of all things Maori … [Read more...]

No such thing as Child Poverty

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So now I've got your attention, let me explain the headline. I was chatting to a friend who works for a Government agency. “What’s the big issue right now,” I enquired. “Child Poverty,” she replied without hesitation. That’s odd, I thought to myself. I’ve never met a broke or … [Read more...]