Where NZ ag’s medals will come from
Considered decisions about where to compete will benefit our athletes and our exporters, says Phil Weir.
The tragedy of the filibuster
Refusing to engage or compromise is no way to run politics or sectoral reform, says Phil Weir.
A year of Eating the Elephant
Phil Weir marks once more around the sun on a number of fronts.
Navigating kids’ sports: a meat pie for a try
No matter how tough times get, there’s a Saturday ritual that Phil Weir will continue to celebrate.
Christmas on the first weekend in May
Phil Weir is shaking the presents and watching the pond as duck hunting season nears.
Go woke, go broke?
Phil Weir unpacks a certain rallying cry doing the rounds.
A certificate for participation – just do it
There’s something to be said for showing up and chipping away at the work, says Phil Weir.
The Liar’s Dice: a beautifully simple game
Many a true word is shared in a game of bluffing your mates, Phil Weir discovers.
Fruit cakes and season’s greetings
Sand in the togs and uncles ahoy are some of Phil Weir’s Christmas memories.
Is farming art or science?
Do we follow a farming formula like cooks, or get creative like chefs, asks Phil Weir.