Failed Love Poems – Review
I remember wanting a copy of this book when it came out in 2015 and, being impoverished, I made a hopeful instruction to my future self. To Buy, it said. Continue Reading →
Author Archives: writehanded
Sorry we’ve confused you
Several weeks ago, someone from Labour let me know they were working on pulling together a ‘welfare working group,’ to help advise on changes needed. This panel has now been announced.
Money money money
I’m often reminded of that Friends episode where the friends have an argument because some of them have money and some of them don’t. Ross says to Rachel “I guess I Continue Reading →
‘Floods Another Chamber’ – Review
My latest review for Booksellers New Zealand – James Brown’s Floods Another Chamber. It was a book I enjoyed technically if not emotionally.
State of Mind – NZ Geographic
In June last year, I sent an idea for a story to the editor of New Zealand Geographic. She said yes. Ten months later, it is finally out in the Continue Reading →
Welfare overhaul or just another bandaid?
I’ve said a lot lately that I am not going to write about welfare any more. I am tired. I am so tired of saying the same things over and Continue Reading →
Pink Ribbon High Tea
Every day, nine people are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Zealand. Pink Ribbon Breakfasts are held every May to raise money for vital research.
Fecal Transplants – yeah, it’s a thing
This week I wrote a piece The Wireless about the science – and experience – of fecal transplants.
On being a whole person
I’ve been thinking about the Labels post I made last month, and about the many ways in which we define ourselves.
Book review: The Yield
I signed up to review some poetry for Booksellers New Zealand. The nerd in me is ridiculously happy.