On May 30 #ArmsDownNZ began to trend on Twitter as we learned that NZ Police’s trial Armed Response Team had not been reserved for incidents that posed “significant risk”, but had largely been doing normal Police work. This news landed just 5 days after the horrifying murder of George Floyd at the hands of American …
Link: Our colonisers’ talismans just don’t feel like “ours” Written for Radio New Zealand, 2nd December.
I know, I owe a life/health update. Next month will be one year post-op so I think I’ll do it then. Before that, I’m going to Rotorua! My boyfriend/excellent companion James and I are spending a week at the Regal Palms, which sounds suitably fancy and comes with a private tub and on-site mini-golf. The …
A few years ago I sat in on a social media presentation from a well known (in Auckland/NZ) Social Media Expert. This presenter was invited to review our brands (7 commercial radio stations), make recommendations and give examples for furthering these brands online (followers, engagement, driving traffic to websites). What we sat through was more …
My sister turned 21 in August. The night before her party was still with no moon and beautiful bright stars. This is a 30 sec exposure of she and I out on the hilltop in front of our home in Coromandel. The lights in the distance are to the west, Auckland city.