I was planning to complain about the inadequacy of Immigration NZ when I learnt that Associate Minister for Immigration Phil Twyford had exercised his discretion to allow them to stay. That was a sensible decision and I applaud the minister for allowing a hardworking and enterprising family to remain here.
Fortunately, there’s another topic that also deserves attention. Creative New Zealand is continuing to make stupid decisions that the public finds infuriating.
I served on the arts board of Creative New Zealand (the funding side of the organisation) from 1995 to 2001, and was chair between 1998 and 2001. That was an exciting time as we went to the Venice Biennale for the first time, established a Berlin residency for writers, and did other interesting projects, all with very little money.
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First-world problem
Harrowing tales of migrants attempting to enter the US highlight the political failure to fully tackle the problem.
Applying intelligence to AI
I call it the 'Terminator Effect', based on the premise that thinking machines took over the world.
Nazism rears its head
Smirky Höcke, with his penchant for waving with a suspiciously straight elbow and an open palm, won't get to be boss of either state.
Staying ahead of the game
Will the brave new world of bipartisanship that seems to be on offer with an Infrastructure Commission come to fruition?
Grasping the nettle
Broccoli is horrible. It smells, when being cooked, like cat pee.
Hangry? Eat breakfast
People who don't break their fast first thing in the morning report the least life satisfaction.
Chemical reaction
Nitrates in processed meats are well known to cause harm, but consumed from plant sources, their effect is quite different.
Me and my guitar
Australian guitarist Karin Schaupp sticks to the familiar for her Dunedin concerts.
Time is on my side
Age does not weary some of our much-loved musicians but what keeps them on the road?
The kids are not alright
Nuanced account details how China's blessed generation has been replaced by one consumed by fear and hopelessness.
