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Mary Hobbs

41 ARTICLES

The Indomitable Human Spirit

The Indomitable Human Spirit that, against all odds, either finds a way or makes one. — MH Many years ago, as a first-year student nurse...

Love to fellow Kiwis

OVER CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR — FROM OUR HEARTS TO YOURS — All great questions must be raised by great voices, and the greatest voice...

Courage under fire

One man with courage makes a majority — Anon On Monday, 18 December 2023, New Zealand whistleblower Barry Young had a second appearance in Court...

A smoking gun …

Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is...

An Open Letter to all Members of Parliament for the term 2023-2026, Part One

As a member of parliament you have a duty to represent all New Zealanders — the true sovereigns of this country. You are answerable...

An open letter to all current Members of Parliament

As a member of parliament you have a duty to represent all New Zealanders — the true sovereigns of this country. You, as a...

Witch-Hunts

Did you join the baying crowd when they came? Did you remain silent? Or did you – with the hallmark of the brave –...

Hands off our children

When truancy becomes an act of self defence. It’s the action, not the fruit of the action, that’s important. You have to do the right...

Hollow accolades

“Too often we honour swagger and bluster and wielders of force; too often we excuse those who are willing to build their own lives...

ANZAC Day – Lest We Forget

An open letter to all Members of Parliament. Dedicated to all who fought to retain the freedoms of our people and our country in...

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