Farid's Cake

March 31, 2024

Survivors says love is stronger than hate

On the fifth anniversary of the Massacre of 51 Muslims at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, survivor Farid Ahmed is delivering cakes to his neighbours. He's joined by U.S. Ambassador at large Rashad Hussain, promoting a simple concept, that love is more powerful than hate.

By John Sellwood June 7, 2026
For generations, the ancestral rock art of the Arowhenua people has been owned by others, with the land and limestone caves held in private ownership as part of a Gould family farm. Now after more than 170 years, Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua has purchased back the land and full access and ownership of their ancient taonga.
By John Sellwood June 2, 2026
Sit across the table if you're able from that person that you harmed and disarmed listen leave defences at the door and do nothing more than listen.