Weight
A poem.
Author Archives: writehanded
MSD undergoing examination by Auditor-General
This weekend I received a letter from the Office of the Auditor-General, telling me that the Ministry of Social Development’s “complaints and case management processes” are being audited. How very interesting. The Continue Reading →
The politics of illness – a small collection
Recently I put together a tiny poetry collection to apply for a grant. It was an interesting exercise, writing a set of poems that worked individually but also told a story together. Continue Reading →
Poems in my bones
Back when I first started this blog (which was actually in 2008), it had nothing to do with social justice or feminism or politics.
Fair treatment in hard times
The Labour party has kickstarted a campaign to collect evidence of WINZ mistreatment.
A small announcement
I’m pleased to be able to tell you all that I’m now writing an opinion column for the Nelson Mail.
Hayley Heartbreak’s take
Paula “Bentoinette” Bennett invites @writehandedgirl to the palace for tea. Cartoon by Hayley Heartbreak.
A bee in her bonnet
This morning I met with Labour MPs Maryan Street and Sue Moroney to discuss Labour’s plans to address the systemic mistreatment of beneficiaries at the hands of Work and Income New Continue Reading →
The language of rape
Trigger warning. This post contains discussions about rape. I have two experiences I want to share. They are difficult experiences, obviously. It makes me feel faint with fury and physically Continue Reading →
Why I hated Divergent
Trigger warning – This post discusses rape. Further – it contains spoilers for the Divergent book and movie. It probably will make no sense to you unless you have read/seen both. Continue Reading →