Preliminary Note: As I sat to write this blog at 5.45am, Friday Nov 4, I had an unusual experience. I had resolved to write this for some weeks. I was half way through when I put on the TV3 morning news and heard Tariana Turia, co-leader of the Māori party, express her desire that NZ dispense with Guy Fawkes Day and celebrate Parihaka Day. This blog supports her contention.  Read More...