Does New Zealand have a constitution? No. What would a NZ constitution look like?

Some countries have a written constitution. Some have an unwritten constitution. I don't see how an unwritten constitution has any value, any credibility. In reality, it doesn't in New Zealand. New Zealand apparently has an unwritten constitution. According to some here, not many. According to some that means something. Not many. In my experience and … Continue reading Does New Zealand have a constitution? No. What would a NZ constitution look like?

Another email to Judicial Conduct Commissioner Alan Ritchie

Dear Office of the Judicial Conduct Commissioner, I do not know whether you have seen my second complaint calling for the removal of alan gluestein as my Daughter's Lawyer for Child. It is attached. He is an intensely toxic and unprofessional influence in this situation. I have zero confidence in him as a lawyer, in … Continue reading Another email to Judicial Conduct Commissioner Alan Ritchie

Who gets to define hate speech?

Hate speech is an intensely controversial topic. I am firmly of the opinion that hate speech should not be further formalised into legislation without a significant amount of public debate. A nation-wide referendum at the very least. There needs to be a great deal of transparency around the process. That is our Democratic right.

Structural inequality or a culture of excuse making – are we a malfunctioning society?

I am a bit of a study in contrasts. I come from a comfortable middle class background. I have a decent amount of education. But I have worked many, many, blue collar or ‘menial’ jobs on and off since the age of 9 – a paper round to begin with, then a supermarket job, hospitality … Continue reading Structural inequality or a culture of excuse making – are we a malfunctioning society?