Stuff • 11th January 2021

Despite the Capitol riots, New Zealand can still learn from America

New Zealanders cannot complacently watch the images on 1 News at 6 o’clock while scoffing about "stupid Americans." If you have nothing to protest about, there are plenty of New Zealanders who could use your help in voicing their issues.

Stuff • 23rd November 2020

A Kiwi in Washington: The Trump march showed why America can't have nice things

The experience I bring to DC is not my degree in political science or my published research. It is my mum taking me to the local DHB-administered, Beehive-funded community clinic in South Auckland as a flu-ridden toddler, growing up on $3 antibiotics, and visiting the mobile dentist in primary school every year.

Stuff • 5th November 2020

US election: I worked for Joe Biden, here's what I learned from him

It was impossible not to notice the stark differences of the New Zealand versus American elections - and how much I had taken NZ politics for granted. I craved political parties that debated policy, not facts.

Philadelphia Inquirer • 10th April 2019

Following the mosque massacre, lessons New Zealand can take from U.S. race discussions | Opinion

I started my life in Philadelphia almost three years ago. During this time, the United States has taught me that my home can be a cozy bastion of progressivism. But it has also taught me that sometimes, New Zealand is outright pretending.

The DP • 24th February 2019

Let a naturalized citizen be president

History had a reason to fear foreign tyranny. But history has also shown what makes America great — a nation built by immigrants where all Americans are treated equally. The United States is one of the few countries where almost everyone is an immigrant or descended from one. Let’s celebrate it, not fear it.

The DP • 29th November 2018

U.S. democracy is stronger than you think

For me, it’s easier to embrace my Asian ancestry in the United States than at home, where I grew up wishing I were white to fit into “Kiwi culture,” an experience shared by other Asian-New Zealanders living in America.

The DP • 25th October 2018

How to save our democracy in November

When did our democracy start to favor those who could scream the loudest, not who could represent us best?

The DP • 24th September 2018

If money matters more than votes, is the United States a democracy?

Public opinion evolves with current events, but Washington legislators’ motives do not.

The DP • 29th August 2017

Let's regulate businesses' insidious impact on sustainability

Clearly, businesses have a large-scale and daily impact on sustainability. Because of the increased impact compared to individuals, they have greater environmental responsibilities and should be held to a firm standard.

The DP • 26th March 2018

Why the Asian-Pacific Islander label is inaccurate

It’s time for Asian Americans to stop talking about their struggles in the “API community,” without actually knowing anything about the PI community.

The DP • 5th December 2017

It‘s unconstitutional to prefer white over Asian students

Discriminating against Asian students more than white students, with no compelling interest, only serves to perpetuate white domination in the United States.