Mary's Musings
Where are all the Candidates?
I started writing this piece just after nominations for the 2025 Local Government elections had closed and we were all looking forward to the shenanigans of hard-fought electoral campaigns across
Bloomers, Bylaws and Bureaucracy
This morning as I ran the gauntlet from the public swimming pool to my clothes, I looked up long enough to spy a sign that commanded me NOT to take
Mile High Club
I have recently joined the mile high club. Hoho I hear you say – she is too old for that kind of shenanigans – and yes I have to admit
Government Gives Itself Power to Override Councils
“The government will take back power from local councils if their decisions are going to negatively impact economic growth, development, or employment”. This according to RNZ is what Chris Bishop
Some Ruminations About ANZAC Day
I am fresh from having attended an adept and thought-provoking rendition of Geoff Allen’s SISTER ANZAC play by the Hawera Repertory Society. The play provides a snapshot of the lives
Seymour’s War on Wagging
Well knock me down with a feather! In another incomprehensible rush of blood to the head the Deputy Prime-Minister David Seymour has written to all the Mayors across the land
A Useful Template
I am delighted to declare that after a period of more prevarication than prudence, I have realised that continued involvement with this organisation is seriously undermining my will to live.
Flawless Performance, Yeah Nah
Riana Duncan, Punch 1988 I am ashamed to admit that right up until now I had been prepared to give David Seymour a little bit of the benefit of the
Telling It How It Is
Listeners to National Radio will be familiar with Nicola Toki’s weekly slot with Jesse Mulligan to talk about the critter of the week. Her knowledge of the critters is extensive,
Celebrate Innovation
Of all of the things a girl was required to learn in order to get the ticks that would get the qualification that would demonstrate some ability to toe the
Comfort zones
Comfort zones are perfect incubators for ignorance and bigotry On good days I am entertained by those who find comfort in the “law”. On other days I am reminded that
Convolvulus
Here’s what I know about convolvulus. Donkeys love it. They hoover it up as the rest of us hoover up spaghetti. Convolvulus is also known as Morning Glory. At our