Is Jacinda Ardern’s short sharp goodbye a template or a telling sign of the times?
by Rashmee
Posted on January 20, 2023
There are two ways to look at Jacinda Ardern’s tearful announcement that she did not …
Read MoreWhat chance that cigarettes go up in smoke?
by Rashmee
Posted on December 14, 2021
New Zealand…The Netherlands…Australia… Just days ago, New Zealand announced plans to become the world’s first …
Read MoreThe New Zealand nudge that Big Tobacco must view with dread
by Rashmee
Posted on December 9, 2021
It’s been less than a day since New Zealand announced it would basically treat tobacco …
Read MoreIs the four-day work week nearly here?
by Rashmee
Posted on December 28, 2020
It may sound silly to be talking about work during the holiday season, but soon …
Read MoreAnd the country of the year is…
by Rashmee
Posted on December 26, 2020
Last year, The Economist picked Uzbekistan as its country of the year. The late despot …
Read MoreJacindarella: A fairy-tale finish for the poster child of progressive politics
by Rashmee
Posted on October 19, 2020
When did you first hear the name Jacinda Ardern? Do you remember? I do. It …
Read MoreHow the bubble might be a healthful strategy in a pandemic
by Rashmee
Posted on May 11, 2020
With no vaccine or cure in sight for this coronavirus, the “bubble” is increasingly seen …
Read MoreGeneralisations about women in politics don’t hold true
by Rashmee
Posted on August 14, 2019 / The National
Can the Brexit conundrum be solved by an all-female cabinet? And can a woman lead …
Read MoreBrand New Zealand?
by Rashmee
Posted on March 29, 2019
New Zealand’s immigration agency has said that registrations of interest to live and work in …
Read MoreTravel is supposed to broaden the mind. So, why didn’t it work with the Christchurch shooter?
by Rashmee
Posted on March 22, 2019
Travel is supposed to broaden the mind. So, why didn’t it work with the man …
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Rashmee has lived and worked in several countries in the past decade, including Afghanistan, India, Haiti, Tunisia, the UAE, US and UK