Monthly Archives: May 2013

Tame Iti should apologise

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Ewen McQueen

Tame Iti should apologise for the trouble he brought upon the Tuhoe people. The police raids were not without cause – and Tame Iti bears prime responsibility. Iti and his colleagues in crime were were found guilty by a jury. … Continue reading →

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Convention Centre – Where is the vision ?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Ewen McQueen

Auckland’s International Convention Centre should be on the waterfront. The Wynyard Quarter provides the obvious location for a piece of stunning architecture that will embed international visitors into the city and its harbour in the best possible way. With the viaduct … Continue reading →

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Aaron Gilmore – its not MMP, its character

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Ewen McQueen

The Aaron Gilmore saga has little to do with MMP. It has a lot to do with the way our culture now ignores character in favour of achievement. The latter can be stated (and indeed over-stated) in a CV. The … Continue reading →

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