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Tag Archives: New Zealand Identity
What ground is ‘left’ when it comes to land, assets – and nationalism?
It’s the issue that won’t go away [and here], so it’s probably a good time to ask “Where should the left stand on the land (and ‘our’ assets)?” “Stand in the place where you live” – so sang REM in what … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Freedom, Human Nature, Human Wellbeing, National Identity, New Zealand Politics
Tagged capitalism, economic history, Freedom, ideology, markets, New Zealand Identity
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ANZAC Day and Nationalism
I’ve never been to an ANZAC Day dawn service. I’ve often tried to work out why. I think I now know.
Posted in Fascism, Freedom, Military, National Identity, New Zealand Politics
Tagged army, fascism, Freedom, ideology, New Zealand Identity
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Who’s afraid of (the charge of) ‘elitism’?
Is it elitist to advocate government funding of TVNZ 7 and, by extension, Concert FM, National Radio, the NZSO and the Royal New Zealand Ballet? I don’t think so. Michelle Boag, in her appearance on Jim Mora’s ‘The Panel’ on … Continue reading
Posted in Human Nature, National Identity, New Zealand Politics
Tagged human nature, ideology, New Zealand Identity, self-interest
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Christchurch, 2020 – Would we want to live there?
The one question so many people in Christchurch are asking is “Should I stay or should I go?” The motivation to stay – for those with the ability to leave – will depend on whether or not there is a … Continue reading
Posted in New Zealand Politics
Tagged community, Local Government, New Zealand Identity, unity, urbanisation
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The Key(wi) way to being ordinary – Part I
In a recent column, left wing commentator Chris Trotter has written what appears to be a paen to Prime Minister John Key. (I’ll address this issue in a series of posts, this being the first.) Trotter argues that John Key … Continue reading