Tag: Otago

Diversity is bad.

Posted on By pukeko
Dunedin is a university city. Unlike Auckland, where I trained, it is safe. Very safe. People can and do party and walk home, down the middle of the street. The most naughty thing that traditionally happens is that couches are burned, and Hyde St… Read More

Love is offensive. (Patti Smith on the side)

Posted on By pukeko
It is going to be difficult to write about the text today. We had a tragedy locally over the summer and it's just been written up in the Herald.  A man, separated form his wife and children, murdered the children and then suicided. The Herald has… Read More

Dunedin woman jailed for stabbing

Posted on By pukeko
From today's ODT. She has gone to jail.
The summary of facts said Cherrington and the victim were in a relationship for about 12 years. Cherrington moved to Dunedin about two years ago.The victim has been separated from his wife for about three…
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Wisdom is quiet (Proxy outcomes).

Posted on By pukeko
There is a difference between the true outcome and what is measured. Many of the things we measure are not really what we measure. We may select young people because they have an excellent range of extracurricular activities and are popular. However,… Read More