In 'da House | Issue 17

Posted 11:08am Sunday 22nd July 2012

I spent some quality time in Dunedin last week. After screening ‘Inside Child Poverty’ to a small but dedicated audience at Clubs and Socs (kudos to those who voluntarily chose to spend their Friday night with me in the Evison Lounge), I hung around for the weekend to revisit some old haunts: Read more...

In 'da House | Issue 16

Posted 5:14pm Sunday 15th July 2012

Parliament is in recess for two weeks. This is when MPs “connect with their constituents”, “engage with the public”, “get out and about” and other cheesy euphemisms for kissing babies, cutting ribbons, and holding poorly-attended events. I live in the Hutt South electorate, and I try to keep Read more...

In 'da House | Issue 15

Posted 5:13pm Sunday 8th July 2012

Being Critic editor was great preparation for being an MP. I learned how to put in long nights, manage staff, and be zen about a constantly overflowing inbox. Also, how to do a proper keg stand. That’s less relevant now. Now, I get to “give back” to Critic by writing a column about life in Read more...