Entries by Matt Nolan

List of Kiwi’s who think they know better

Well, they are pretty certain they are better at making your life choices than you are. The list from the Hearld is: Sir Paul Reeves, former Governor-General (convenor). Dame Silvia Cartwright, former Governor-General. Archbishop John Dew, Catholic primate. Professor Sir Mason Durie, Maori health expert. Georgina Earl (Evers-Swindell), rowing gold medallist. Jeanette Fitzsimons, former Green […]

All Whites

Sorry I haven’t been posting – been extremely busy, and although I have some ideas I won’t have time to write until next week. On that note though – New Zealand has managed draws against Slovakia and Italy.  We beat Paraguay we are, regardless of other results, through to the last 16.  Wow – good […]

A note on moral vice

Apologises in advance for this heavily value ladden post.  I am touching on infinitely busy (again), I’m very tired, and I’ve been listening to “too much” Irish music.  As a result, I’m posting what is in my head rather than proactively trying to find an economic issue to write “objectively” about – as this is […]