Spreading the Word
April 4, 2019
It's great fun to work on an election campaign and it was a privilege to be involved with Raf Manji's bid. We don't often get independent candidates elected to parliament in New Zealand and yet the benefits could be immense; particularly under MMP. Imagine being able to work with any person or party based on policy rather than political allegiance. There was so much more to Raf's campaign but it was his potential to act independently that resonated for me.
Treaty settlements with Maori try to redress past wrongs. In Christchurch, you might think all was fair until you hear the wretched story of Kemp's Purchase.
A sponsored story explaining how water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis works, providing a clear picture of the process and the basic science behind it. New Zealand's first Water Cremation service was opened in 2025 beginning a new era in funeral practices in Aotearoa. This story gives the background.