Submission on the NZ Regulatory Standards Bill
8 Jan 2025
Here we go again. The NZ ACT Party also has an under-the-radar Regulatory Standards Bill which is perhaps as bad as the Treaty Principles Bill but much more technocratic.
December: photos post
1 Jan 2025
Wow, I had a really active December 2022. Almost done with pictures from that month now.
Submission on the NZ Treaty Principles Bill
6 Dec 2024
The libertarian minor party, ACT, has introduced a divisive ‘Treaty Principles Bill’ which threatens to undermine the NZ constitutional order (founded on the Treaty of Waitangi). I submitted to the select committee against this bill.
Trip report: Gisborne, November 28–Dec 1 2024
5 Dec 2024
Three days in Gisborne, with cycling to wineries, stingrays, and walking at Cook’s Cove.
November: almost all in Wellington
2 Dec 2024
In a contrast from October, all but the last two days in Wellington.
November: photos post
1 Dec 2024
This month, I processed 50% more photos than usual (and produced other content as well). Easier to do when not travelling and not actively submitting papers.
Trip report: Overland Track, Tasmania—part 9 (day 6), Narcissus
26 Nov 2024
All downhill from here; short day to Narcissus Hut and boat pickup.
Thoughts on the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti
21 Nov 2024
This last Tuesday, the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti arrived in Pōneke/Wellington after setting off eight days ago from Te Rerenga Wairua / Cape Reinga (as well as on the South Island). Crowd size estimates for Parliament ranged from 42,000 to 55,000, undoubtedly the largest ever for this country. I’d characterize the mood of the hīkoi as ‘determined’. We wanted to send a strong statement that the Treaty Principles Bill should not be further considered. I should hope that the politicians are listening.
Trip report: Overland Track, Tasmania—part 8 (day 5), Bert Nichols Hut/Windy Ridge
18 Nov 2024
‘Waterfall day’ on the Overland Track, with three waterfalls available plus a gap before reaching Bert Nichols Hut at Windy Ridge.
October: world tour continues with Flagstaff, Waterloo/Toronto, Pasadena, and Winnipeg
17 Nov 2024
Two conferences with three presentations, three tournaments, and lots of hours in flights.
