The National party’s announced policy crackdown on gangs is misconceived and potentially dangerous in the long-term, opines PAT PILCHER.
Life
Simon Bridges Says Fireworks Are Wholesome Family Fun
The National Party leader doesn’t want fireworks banned. PAT PILCHER ponders the political wisdom the latest Simon Bridges rant.
A Bridges To Nowhere – Hare-brained Anti-gang Schemes Won’t Work
Simon Bridges has been rabbiting on about gang members, but his plans simply don’t make sense. PAT PILCHER looks at the facts.
Off To School
GARY STEEL’s daughter started school today, but this old dad – still haunted by his own school experience – looks on with a mixture of fear and optimism.
Are Climate Change Protests a Waste of Time?
PAT PILCHER takes a look at the latest wave of local climate protests and opts for more pragmatic collective action.
What To Do About Our Rotten Media
NZ’s disgraceful media reaction to Greta Thunberg’s UN address shows just how far we’ve sunk. PAT PILCHER suggests that we have only one solution to the bigoted punditry that’s plaguing our media landscape, and it’s really simple.
A Parent’s Worst Fears
When accidents happen and the baby gets hurt and it’s all your fault. GARY STEEL feels the guilt.
Dad Takes Child To Movie – Pity About The Movie.
GARY STEEL missed the recent NZ International Film Festival but he did get to take his 4-year-old to her first movie.