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Biography

Author, columnist, speechwriter for New Zealand Prime Ministers. Bullshit, Backlash and Bleeding Hearts explored race relations issues. Civil War ...and Other Optimistic Predictions considered doomsday scenarios in New Zealand politics. Bullrush was a New Zealand social history. Columnist Sunday Star Times and RNZ.co.nz. Previously Metro and Unlimited magazines.

Content

Total articles 2119

• Available on paid plans

  Making the most of it

  By David Slack

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  "I think I was, at that time, the only girl in Taranaki who ever wrote a line"

  By David Slack

  Apr. 12, 2025

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  Open mike 13/04/2025

  By David Slack, Bernard Hickey Verified, Nick Rockel Verified, Marc Ablong

  Apr. 12, 2025

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Substack

Substack is an American online platform that supports subscription-based content, including newsletters, podcasts, and video. Founded in 2017 by Chris Best, Jairaj Sethi, and Hamish McKenzie, the company is based in San Francisco, California. The founders aimed to create a space where writers could earn a living directly from their readers, inspired by successful subscription newsletters. The platform offers a variety of services for creators, including publishing tools for digital content, payment infrastructure for managing subscriptions, and analytics to track audience engagement. Substack also provides design tools for customizing content appearance and community-building features. The platform has gained popularity among writers and media professionals, with notable publications like Bill Bishop's *Sinocism* leading the way. By 2021, Substack had reached one million paid subscribers and reported revenue of $9 million, reflecting its significant impact on the media landscape.