The Olympics: Selfish or Inspirational?The year was 1996 and I was transfixed to the TV, spurring on the kiwi hopeful Danyon Loader, in the 200m Freestyle at the Atlanta…Jul 24, 2021Jul 24, 2021
The Loneliness Pandemic and Why We Are Better TogetherWhen was the last time you felt lonely? Many of us may be hesitant to admit it, but loneliness is as common as swimming at the beach…Feb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021
Lessons from Navigating AdversityYou’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think (Winnie the Pooh)Jan 10, 2021Jan 10, 2021
Economy or Society: Our Post-Covid-19 DecisionsDo we want to live in an economy or a society? (Damon Gameau, April 2020)Jul 5, 20201Jul 5, 20201
Why Coronavirus is an OpportunityA week ago I was feeling fairly blasé about coronavirus. We were laughing at the stupidity of people panic buying toilet paper and hand…Mar 17, 2020Mar 17, 2020
Our Climate is Changing and So Must WeEverything has to change, And it has to start today (Greta Thunberg)Sep 22, 2019Sep 22, 2019
Being The Other: A White Kiwi’s ExperienceHow embracing different cultures can foster intercultural learning and respectMar 24, 2019Mar 24, 2019
Four Years on from Paris: Why I’m Attending Tomorrow’s School Strike for ClimateInsights from a closet climate change activistMar 14, 2019Mar 14, 2019
Children Who WorkReflections on working with Myanmar migrant children in ThailandMar 1, 2019Mar 1, 2019
Volunteering: Helpful or Hindering?A while back a friend sent me an article written in The Spinoff entitled “We need to talk about voluntourism”. ‘Voluntourism’ or volunteer…Feb 6, 20191Feb 6, 20191