by Bruce Cotterill | Sep 26, 2026 | Uncategorised
The Four Square store has been with most of us for our entire lives. With its “Cheeky Charlie” Mr Four Square logo, complete with a grocer’s apron and a pencil behind his ear, excellent range and convenient location, it’s a New Zealand icon that has served us well....
by Bruce Cotterill | Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorised
I’m sick of our politics. Like many people, I’m deeply interested in it. But if you have even an average level of aspiration for what this country could be, you’d be right to be frustrated by the current campaign. The politicking. The half-truths. The mistruths. The...
by Bruce Cotterill | Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorised
I spent my formative years growing up in Tauranga. Went to high school there. I had my first job there and my first business. My love for the ocean meant that I spent most of my time at Mount Maunganui. I’ve moved around over the years, but the Mount has always felt...
by Bruce Cotterill | Aug 16, 2026 | Uncategorised
Christopher Luxon must really like his job. If he didn’t, I’m not sure why he would spend his time working in the environment he has had to endure over the past couple of weeks. This week’s National Party shenanigans were as close to a political suicide mission as we...
by Bruce Cotterill | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorised
There once was a young woman. She had long dark hair and a nice smile. She was a politician. She came out of nowhere. She was bright and charismatic, communicated well, and the media adored her. The people adored her too, despite not knowing that much about her or the...
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