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Hateful Graffiti in Wellington

07 May 2025

A graffiti message in Wellington saying “I hated Jews before it was cool” was swiftly removed from Aro Valley. I commented, ““The small Jewish community in New Zealand is vulnerable and has suffered ongoing hate, which shows...

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The New Zealand Jewish Community Needs Protection

24 Dec 2024

Writing for Newsroom, I outline the massive increase in antisemitism in New Zealand and what it means for this country.

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Appointed Chair of Utilities Disputes Limited

12 Nov 2024

Deborah Hart has been appointed to chair Utilities Disputes Limited.

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Weighing free speech and the protection of minorities

27 Oct 2024

With the impending visit of Candace Owens, I have been asked to comment on behalf of the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand on whether officials should ban her from visiting due to her odious views on Jews, the gay community and...

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The independent review of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme

25 Oct 2024

The independent review of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, which I undertook, has now been released.

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Talking on RNZ’s The Panel

22 Oct 2024

I am now a regular on the Panel. This week, we talked about governance at Wellington City Council, waka jumping laws, fireworks, school lunches and penny farthings. Always fun with Wallace Chapman.

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