Under the Surface
This page collects my thoughts about society. I write fiction with a social conscience which means I like to look under the carpet at the ‘stuff’ we pretend isn't there. I’m not prolific (i.e. annoying) . I prefer that people say - they don’t write a lot, but what they do is worth reading. Sign up to my mailing list to hear when I’ve posted new material.
Attacking journalism is attacking democracy
New Zealand has, sadly, imported the populist narrative that media organisations (those who maintain journalistic standards) are enemies of the people.
Does balanced reporting need a balanced audience?
I’ve always enjoyed reading Andrea Vance’s reporting and opinions.
Bezos proves money and class are mutually exclusive (again!)
Forget a capital gains tax – what New Zealand needs is a tax on inherited wealth
Who’s wielding the axe?
The façadic desire
Djokovic - Money can’t buy respect
SIS - Sacrificing anyone, let alone a child, is abhorrent
West Coast Regional Council chair Allan Birchfield’s vaccine status
Conversations with Bryce Courtenay
Wishful Covid thinking?
COP26 - Promises V reality
Social/media business opportunity
False economy forces you to donate to your employer
Publishing social media opinion is not journalism
NZ Initiative - A polished turd
Our (in)justice system - making money from misery
Social media Bedlam
Bezos’ new toy
If it barks like a dog …
