Steven Gaskell: A Cure for Everything – As Long as It’s “Inclusive”

Māori call dementia “mate wareware,” which translates roughly to “the sickness of forgetfulness.” The phrase itself is fairly new , made up in 2017 by Dr Makarena Dudley and her team at the University of Auckland. Apparently, Dr Dudley has also found the answer to dementia but only through a cultural adaptation. Her Haumanu Whakaohooho Whakāro programme takes the globally recognised Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, gives it a uniquely local lens, and delivers it on marae with a bit of cultural atmosphere. Admirable? Certainly. But here’s the catch: we’re all paying for it.

Capitalist: The Real New Zealand…

Forty years ago, almost to the day, we moved to Southland where we spent several pleasant years I remember very fondly. In those days the local newspaper The Southland Times, along with the two radio stations, took an editorial stance that reflected the general viewpoint of their audience. This was also reflected in many other areas of life, not always in a good way.