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Glossary of Aotearoa
Names, places, explainers, news items, some large thoughts
Exploration
People, places, thoughts that followed me home
Remembered
People, places, moments that meant something.
Not Necessarily Real
Scripture, Kia Kaha, the School Journal
Explainers
How things actually work
Yeah, But What Are the Numbers
Various vital signs, regularly updated
Propositions
What should change, and why
Latest
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Cracking under pressure 21 Jul 2026 -
This week: rich donors, and a man on Queen Street 19 Jul 2026Paul Henry wants a group of wealthy New Zealanders to stump up $10b for a cancer hospital. John Key had the same idea and regrets not doing it. Nobody's asking the obvious question, so I did: if the money is out there, why are we asking nicely for
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Aotearoa: dangerous as all get-out 17 Jul 2026 -
Like a Harry Kane 16 Jul 2026