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If Consumers Aren’t Complaining, You Should Be Worried

05 Oct 2025

When consumers don't complain, it should be a red flag for business.

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The Death of Curiosity is More Dangerous than Disagreement

24 Sep 2025

For some time, I’ve been a regular on RNZ’s The Panel. It’s a lively hour: serious debates, light-hearted stories, and interviews expertly steered by Wallace Chapman. On 15 September, I joined Wallace and Simon Wilson. Gaz...

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Why New Zealand is not Immune to Rising Antisemitism

09 Jul 2025

I sat down to talk with Chelsea Daniels from NZHerald to discuss rising Jew-hatred in NZ.

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A Shout-Out from Minister Potaka

19 Jun 2025

I am the independent chair of the Retirement Villages' Residents' Council. Unexpectedly the Associate Minister of Housing, Hon. Tama Potaka complimented me and the Council.

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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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