by JAK | Feb 13, 2011 | culture, industry futures
One of the nicer things about getting older is being able to take a longer term perspective on the future. More specifically; how our lives and those of our friends turn out based on decisions and actions in time past. It is a truism that we often don’t know or...
by JAK | Feb 2, 2011 | culture
Got some sad new today. An young friend has passed away. He had been sick for a long time and it wasn’t unexpected but still a shock when it happens. I had been looking at this video of Bruce Feiler who had a cancer and wanted to pass on some fatherly advice...
by JAK | Jan 27, 2011 | culture
Both National and Labour are obviously thinking about the next election as battle lines are being drawn up. On one hand National is signalling a sell-down of profitable SOE’s to ostensibly to reduce debt. Labour has flagged the idea of no tax on the first $5k...
by JAK | Jan 24, 2011 | big ideas
Planning for the next WordCampNZ event in Wellington is in full swing. As a trustee and one of the key organisers we are busy confirming speakers, sponsors and selling tickets. If you are in Wellington or visiting that way plan to come along. It all happens on Sat...
by JAK | Jan 23, 2011 | big ideas
Working online in the marketing arena in NZ I’d say that I got got hit by the US global financial crisis up to one year before many other local businesses. The only good thing about that; was experiencing an upturn a bit sooner than other local businesses. But...
