Monthly Archives: November 2020

Jacinda’s Cabinet’ Curate’s Egg

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A political comment by Rupert Pye A curate’s egg is something that is partly good and partly bad. The saying can be traced back to a cartoon published in “Punch” magazine issue November 9, 1895, drawn by George du Maurier.  … Continue reading

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I Went in For Trout Fishing

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Tony Orman came across this delightful article in a 1939 “NZ Fishing and Shooting Gazette” magazine. He has abridged it and hopefully he says without detracting from its quality and subtle humour. Many a true word is said in jest” as the saying goes. The author was … Continue reading

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Stop Selectively Branding “Exotic” Species As Evil

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An Opinion by John McNab For decades now New Zealand has been afflicted with a phobia that decrees all introduced species are evil.  It’s a paranoia that is unrealistic and reeks selective hypocrisy. Even the farming industry has been afflicted. … Continue reading

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