the fast-Shrinking cohens
In the JC, David looks at the curious case of Britain’s vanishing Cohens.
New Zealand’s next PM?
For The Australian, a look at the fortunes of New Zealand’s most enduring parliamentarian [paywalled].
New Zealand LOOKS TO MAKE ENGLISH OFFICIAL
In the Spectator, an explainer on New Zealand’s unexpectedly heated linguistic debate.
Why is the UK PUnishing dual-nationals like me?
In the Spectator, a piece on the new passport deal for those of us with dual citizenships.
Luxon’s make-or-break year
In The Australian, David interviews New Zealand’s ‘CEO PM’, Christopher Luxon.
understanding Jacindamania
Former NBR editor Nevil Gibson reviews David’s biography of the former premier.
ON JACINDA AND JOURNALISM
David chats with RNZ’s Emile Donovan about his new unauthorised biography of New Zealand’s 40th prime minister.
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Remembering Jim
David’s tribute in Stuff for New Zealand’s 35th prime minister, Jim Bolger.
unHoly Roller
In Quillette, an essay about the first and last of the great Australian punk rockers, Chris Bailey, who died on Easter Sunday, 2022.
New Zealand’s new cringeworthy slogan
Reporting for The Spectator on New Zealand’s baffling new tourism strategy.
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AT ONE WITH THE CANTERBURY ELEMENTS
One here from the archives: Road tripping in New Zealand’s South Island for The New York Times.