Monthly Archives: November 2012

John Key and the serious business of “mucking around”

Posted on 18th Nov, 2012 by Puddleglum

I did my best to resist the temptation to blog about this. But, in the end, the temptation was too great. Partly that was because of the absurdity of it all – I even thought up a provisional title: “Key goes … Continue reading →

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From the ‘Gomer Pyle’ files – Boys’ High Head Trevor McIntyre Resigns

Posted on 12th Nov, 2012 by Puddleglum

Boys High Head Trevor McIntyre Resigns | Stuff.co.nz. [A very short post!] For those who paid any attention to the announcements over Christchurch schools (including my previous posts on the topic), it will come as no surprise that Trevor McIntyre … Continue reading →

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‘Human capital depreciation’ and the Pike River Mining Disaster

Posted on 10th Nov, 2012 by Puddleglum

There are moments when a few words can open up a vista on an entire worldview. The words shoot through the air for a few days like a rapidly fading spark on Guy Fawkes night but, every so often, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Education, Free Market, Human Wellbeing, Labour, New Zealand Politics, Welfare | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments