AUTHOR
Mary Hobbs
62 ARTICLES
When will it be called treason?
Fear not the path of truth for the lack of people walking on it. — Robert Kennedy On a warm day in the spring of...
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...