I wrote this essay for the NCH humanities essay competition under the theme of ‘politics and international relations’. Hope you enjoy. Democracy is a cornerstone of our current civilisation. It fought off competition from fascism and communism in the 20th century to become the dominant political order worldwide. However, warning signs Continue Reading
Harry Hodder
My Favourite Books of 2020
In this post, I will run through some of the best books I’ve read this year. I loved all of these for different reasons- some were educating, some funny and others were just enjoyable reads. I hope you enjoy my short reviews and might consider picking up some of these Continue Reading
Magpie Murders- an intelligent murder mystery
‘Magpie Murders’ is an excellent mystery novel- comprising of memorable characters, a compelling embedded narrative and a well worked storyline. The novel begins with an unfinished murder mystery novel- ‘Magpie Murders’- written by the fictional Alan Conway. After this, we are introduced to our narrator, publisher Susan Ryeland- a likeable Continue Reading
Podcast review- the Knowledge Project with Naval Ravikant
I recently listened to an episode of ‘the Knowledge Project’- a podcast where successful people are interviewed and talk about their lives and ideas. This episode was with entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant- who talks about reading, education, deep thinking, life advice and how he has achieved success. It was Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa Final Review
*I am aware this competition finished weeks ago, but I wanted to complete my series of articles and so have written this final review. Hope you enjoy* Super Rugby Aotearoa has finished, and what a competition it was. I have never seen a rugby tournament with so much consistent quality, Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 9 review
It was yet another exhilarating week of rugby- as the Hurricanes took on the Chiefs and the Crusaders playing the Highlanders- if they win this, they win the competition. Read my reviews to find out what happened. Hurricanes vs Chiefs It was set to be another blockbusting clash in Wellington Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 8 review
The competition starts heating up this week as the sides start trying to edge for the tournament. The Crusaders look to improve their chances against a winless Chiefs side on Saturday whilst the Blues travel to Dunedin to take on the Highlanders- who are an outside bet to win the Continue Reading
My Reading Rush 2020
In the week 20-27th July this year, I participated in my first ever ‘Reading Rush’. This was an online global readathon where you had to read as much as possible within one week- and you were able to record your progress, claim badges and join in with live ‘reading sprints’. Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 7 review
Hurricanes to win by 3 over the Crusaders Blues to win by 5 over the Chiefs I forgot to post my predictions this week, but I wrote them down pre-match. The teams I predicted both won, although by slightly different score lines. Crusaders vs Hurricanes It was set to be Continue Reading
Super Rugby Aotearoa round 6 review
Blues to win by 5 over the Hurricanes Highlanders to win by 3 over the Chiefs Finally, this week, one of my predictions came true as the Highlanders edged the improved Chiefs side by two points in the final minute on Sunday- although the Hurricanes stepped up to beat a Blues side Continue Reading