Category: new zealand
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Nostalgia
I keep saying that nostaligia isn’t what it used to be, but the truth is that cleaning out the house for Pesach allows one to find all sorts of things from the past. One of the things I dug up was a video of a TV programme made by TVNZ about being a Jewish teenager… Read more
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Shechita in New Zealand
The New Zealand Minister of Agriculture, David Carter (not to be confused with the rugby player All Black Dan Carter – who is now the highest scoring rugby player in the history of Test Matches) had banned ritual Jewish slaughter in New Zealand. This was done against the advice of his own advisory team, and… Read more
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Getting Osama
I don’t know your views on the Republican candidates, especially after the latest primary. Since I am only a New Zealander I am not entitled to an opinion. On the other hand, as a Kiwi I rightfully take pride in this op ed piece from stuff (the best site for New Zealand news). Enjoy: I’ll… Read more
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NZ Grandmother jumps further
I just love these stories of people who live long and active lives and make the most of every moment. It is even better when they are New Zealanders – yet again NZ holds the record! I know that when a person gets to their final day of reckoning the first question they will be… Read more
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National Anthem
I was feeling nostalgic today, and found a clip of the New Zealand national anthem – “God Defend New Zealand) on youtube. You can watch it here if you don’t remember how it goes. My co-worker pointed out to me how negative the title of the anthem is. New Zealanders just ask G-d to defend… Read more
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Gaza is Israel’s fault cartoons
I should really have titled this post ‘proud to be a New Zealander’, but some of you may have thought I was being serious. Let me re-phrase that. I am proud to be a New Zealander (or kiwi as we like to call ourselves) but when I see how anti-Semitic – oops! I mean anti-Israel… Read more