To celebrate the imminent release of a lovely vinyl platter capturing the key moments of Wellington’s “terrorist” punk band Riot 111, here’s a story originally published in 1981.
Tag: politics
How to find facts in the cracks leading up to the election
PAT PILCHER is sick and tired of opinionated and biased coverage of political issues and urges us to learn how to find the factual.
Why Are We Letting Our Politicians Act Like Schoolyard Thugs?
Toxic bids to seek political advantage are undermining democracy and damaging stability in New Zealand, writes PAT PILCHER.
Why Wasn’t Simon Charged?
The Serious Fraud Office charges four after investigation into political donations. PAT PILCHER wonders why National Party leader gets off scot-free.
A Walk Up The Garden Path…
Just how much credence should we give to recent political polls, asks PAT PILCHER.
Enough with the Political BS – How About Some Facts?
PAT PILCHER is riled up about David Seymour’s reusable bags claims – and the media’s penchant for ratings over fact.
National Burns As Punters Roast Marshmallows
It’s dominated the news for the past week, now PAT PILCHER casts a critical eye over the Jami-Lee Ross/National Party fiasco and looks at some of the key outstanding questions.
Five Problems To Fix If NZ Is To Prosper
PAT PILCHER has been thinking about New Zealand’s considerable problems as the election looms, and provides his five fixes. What are yours?