by briant | Aug 29, 2016 | Brian Thurogood, Observations
Many writers labour over the details of their characters and the environs they inhabit. In fantasy, the towns and cities and building can take on any form their imagination allows. In real life, Christchurch city in New Zealand has to juggle the reality of what is...
by briant | Aug 26, 2016 | Brian Thurogood, Fiery Scribes, Observations
Being Chinese / White / Other in New Zealand. Notes on a conversation between Alice Canton and Helene Wong. Held at Word Christchurch Festival on Friday 26 August 2016. Helene emphasised that many of the older Chinese liked the ‘fair go’ attitude in NZ and...