(A response to Christ Trotter’s “Ruins of the White House’s East Wing symbolise the passing of an old order and the arrival of a new one“) Chris, this is some world-class melodrama. We’re talking about replacing a set of bland 1940s office spaces with a privately funded ballroom, not detonating the Constitution. Presidents have been knocking […]
You don’t need a law to lead on plastic waste
<A response to SC Johnson CEO H Fisk Johnson’s post on LinkedIn> I admire any CEO who wants to tackle plastic waste. But saying the only way forward is regulation is a counsel of convenience, not courage. 1) If CEOs agree, act—don’t outsource willpower to Washington. You sit on a CEO coalition that already spans […]
It’s Policy, Not Geography, That Holds New Zealand Back
Geography does not condemn New Zealand to underperformance; policy does. Singapore and Ireland succeeded not by chance but through openness, low taxes, and strong institutions. New Zealand lags because government remains too large and policies insufficiently competitive. With the right reforms, we too can close the gap.
The Dangerous Fiction Behind a Viral Cartoon—and Why It Must Be Called Out
Viral cartoons comparing Israel to Iran invert reality with fabricated casualty numbers and nuclear myths, fueling modern antisemitism. Drawing on eyewitness testimony, Douglas Murray’s reporting, and documented Hamas tactics, I debunk each claim and explain why sharing such propaganda endangers Jews worldwide. Misinformation spreads hate; responsible voices must publicly challenge it.
Roger Kerr, the Father
<This is a speech I delivered at Il Casino, Restorante in Wellington at a surprise birthday for Dad’s 60th birthday on January 15, 2005 attended by more than 50 friends and family members. ‘Telegrams’ by people who were unable to attend follow, as does a list of the attendees.> I’d like to thank you all […]
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