peter petterson
I'm a 65 yr old retired New Zealander who would describe himself as a student. I'm also a grandfather of twelve. Also a keen blogger.
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When Did New Zealand Gain Independence from Britain?A short history of a country sometimes called Aotearoa.
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Is This a Shocking Indictment of the American Health System, and Perhaps of American Society as WellThis questions the American system which has 48 million people without insurance, or unable to afford insurance; and an example of a family without insurance too... -
Water, Water the Liquid of Life, but Are We Really Running Out of Water.Here is a variety of comments about decreasing sources of water, and the imbalance of water distribution. -
The Retrial of One of New Zealand's Most Controversial Mass Murderer's, David Bain, Has Started in ChristchurchThe retrial was granted after the Privy Council in London had accepted there was grounds for a retrial through a miscarriage of justice. David Bain had served nearly thirteen years of his service.
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New Zealand Politics Move to the Right - Helen Clark Moves from Election Loss to United Nations Post.While this story started off informing readers about the result of the NZ parliamentary elections, it finishs with the amazing news that former prime minister Helen Clark has gained a senior position in the United Nations. -
Learning About Mental Illness Through a Family MemberI have learned a great deal about mental illness and its associated problems through being involved with my grandson. -
Fraternal Judgement in the CourtTwo judges faced identical charges of driving under the influence, and tried each other in court.
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Clean and Green New Zealand Wind Power - Wind Turbines and Wind FarmsThis an overview of New Zealand's energy generators: hydro electric, coal fired power stations, solar energy, wind farms, geo thermal plants and futuristic tidal generators. -
The Kiwi Bull Run - Gotta Get Away from This Big Black Bull...This is a childhood memory that had lain latent in my memory until activated by Jellen's writing challenge. Thank you Jellen.