Category Archives: Homegrown

Current Events: Student Loans and the Drinking Age Debate.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by CousinRay

Two political issues have popped up in the last couple of weeks. Steven Joyce dropped some student loan-related bombs last week, while the long-in-the-making drinking age debate is in front of Parliament for the first time since last year’s election. … Continue reading →

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Referendum 2011, The Double Down and 127 Hours.

Posted on June 8, 2011 by CousinRay

2011 is election year in NZ. This year, we have the added privilege of not only voting for either a Labour or National-led government (does it matter anymore?), but we also get to voice our opinion on how good the … Continue reading →

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Parachute.

Posted on January 31, 2011 by CousinRay

4 days of music, over 25,000 people and general super choice times. This was my 10th Parachute Music Festival, but the first where I haven’t gone for the full weekend. Sunday was as pleasant a Parachute experience that I’ve encountered … Continue reading →

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Flags.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by CousinRay

Last night was the Auckland stop of Brooke Fraser’s Flags tour at the Civic and I went along with some mates. It was a thoroughly enjoyable night, here’s my take on it. Firstly, the Civic is such a sweet venue. … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Summer Part 2.

Posted on October 28, 2010 by CousinRay

Sitting outside on the lawn celebrating being halfway through exams, I found another part of summer that I (and others I’m sure) love. The calming, relaxing effect that a warm summer evening has on oneself is something special. Combine that … Continue reading →

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