Ending the “War on Science” in New Zealand

When I was in my last year at high school - some 25+ years ago - there was a documentary on television that Mum and Dad thought I should watch. It was about Ireland's stunning turn around from a relatively lack lustre economy to a booming info-technology driven place. It must have been well watched … Continue reading Ending the “War on Science” in New Zealand

A defence of the N.Z. welfare safety net

Ministry of Social Development provide an essential social welfare safety net (Christel Yardley/Waikato Times) I am writing this in support of the extra assistance and social services available in New Zealand. I am writing as someone who has directly benefitted from the social welfare services available in this country, to the point that I hold … Continue reading A defence of the N.Z. welfare safety net

Standing up to Israeli aggression is not being anti-Israel

An Iranian missile explodes in Tel Aviv, Israel (Credit: A.P.) Israel and Iran are at war. After months of worsening tensions highlighted by occasional posturing, the Iranian-Israel feud over Iran's nuclear ambitions erupted into war on Friday last week. There is absolutely nothing to gain from continuing the war for a minute longer. The conflict … Continue reading Standing up to Israeli aggression is not being anti-Israel