Articles by Ani O'Brien
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Ani O'Brien: The Green Party should not be welcome at Pride events this year
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 2:36pmLike any group of people sharing particular demographic markers, those of us who have been lumped together in the ever-expanding...
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Ani O'Brien: Making excuses isn’t taking responsibility
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 12:41pmTaking responsibility for one’s actions is not possible while also hiding behind excuses and blaming external factors. Taking...
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Ani O'Brien: High public office is no place to deal with addiction and acute mental health issues
Monday, 4 December 2023, 1:34pmIn July this year the country witnessed the tragic downfall of one our most senior government ministers. In fact, the situation...
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Ani O'Brien: Why are some Māori more Māori than others?
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 10:38amThe coalition agreements, revealed on Friday, have predictably resulted in polarised reactions. While surprisingly and unusually...
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Ani O'Brien: How to solve a problem like the New Zealand education system
Monday, 20 November 2023, 1:38pmAt the core of a successful public service must be an excellent education system. Preparing young citizens to live fulfilling...
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Ani O'Brien: Why Luxon should break the status quo and make Adrian Rurawhe speaker
Thursday, 9 November 2023, 11:57amChristopher Luxon should ask Adrian Rurawhe to remain as Speaker of the House. The good-natured grandfather has been a breath...
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Ani O'Brien: Is ignorance or malice driving antisemitism in New Zealand?
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 10:06amKiwis like to get behind a good cause. We like to rally around the underdog and stick up for the little guy. This is admirable,...
