RIP George Michael
RIP George- you hated what Thatcher did to Britain, you supported the Miners Strike and workers rights, you opposed Tony Blair’s wars, and you took on the coppers trying to entrap gay people and soft drug users.
The Liberal Agenda
Commentary examining neoliberalism, economic inequality, and the political forces shaping modern New Zealand society.
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Movie Review: Rogue One – It’s actually a Documentary about Bernie Sanders
Some people might think that Rogue One is the 8th instalment of the Star Wars franchise.
They’re wrong, it’s actually a futuristic documentary about Bernie Sanders.
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Protestors condemn Russian involvement in atrocities in Aleppo
Wellington, NZ, 16 December – About three dozen people attended a rapidly organised protest outside the Russian Federation’s sprawling embassy in Messines Rd, Wellington.
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Writing 2016
I have all the tools at my disposal for writing, I have a nascent audience, the good lord has seen fit to give me the ability to turn a phrase. Yet, my word count, in the last three months of 2016, has been curiously low. What’s going on here?
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Why I’m saying thank you for the Music
While communities are being torn asunder as I write by human-caused violence, such as we’re witnessing in Aleppo, Turkey and Egypt, I want to devote this post to honouring a snapshot of three communities that are being built around music in New Zealand.
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IKA – Last minute love – lunch (functions only), dinner & magic
If we don’t get a chance to say Merry Christmas, we will be on for a happy new year from Thursday 12 January.
Thanks for spending time with us in 2016!
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Sedition Commemorations this Thursday
100 years ago men were imprisoned for opposing conscription and war
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The Daily Blog End of Year Christmas Party – Monday 19th 6.30pm @ IKA
If you are a reader or supporter feel free to come along and gossip with our bloggers before we plunge into yet another election year.
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2016 ROGER AWARD FINALISTS NAMED – Worst Transnational Corporation Operating in Aotearoa/New Zealand
The six finalists for the 2016 Roger Award for the Worst Transnational Corporation Operating in Aotearoa/New Zealand are:
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Café Review: Chlöe Swarbrick’s new ‘Olly’
Creamy coffee, artisan doughnuts and art – what’s more to love?