Most of my writing these days is for my day job. Here’s a selection of my latest postings there.
Auckland Writers Festival 2016
- Another country? Mainlanders discussing ourselves – Auckland Writers Festival 2016
- Janna Levin and a matter of some gravity
- Gloria Steinem: Encouraging troublemakers
- Making literary fiction exciting: Michel Faber
- Front lines: Michael Grant
- The State of America – Janna Levin, Gloria Steinem, and Thomas Mallon
- Susie Orbach and feminist issues
- Introducing your Auckland Writers Festival 2016 angels
Library podcasts during the festival
Audio summaries of the day in festivalling, including highlights and picks for the next day.
Interviews
- Sharon Holt: Teaching a taonga – I interview a former teacher who now produces kids stories and songs in te reo Maori.
- Striking Gold: Sporting achievement amidst political turmoil – Interview with the author of a new book on NZ Olympic gold-winning Hockey team at the 1976 Olympics. Part sports history, part social history.
Reviews
- Review: Hunt for the Wilderpeople – My review of the movie based on the Barry Crump novel.
Other stuff
- Ranginui Walker: Teller of truths – On the passing of Ranginui Walker, Maori leader, activist and writer.
- The art of commuter cycling – What’s so great about commuter cycling? Let me tell you!