John Bluck asks Who wants to be a Pakeha? Episode 2

In a talk specially recorded for RNZ, John Bluck puts forward the case that the life of a forgotten Victorian missionary, Charles Reay, is a good role model for  Pakeha in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Writer John Bluck shares a very personal perspective on how moviegoing in New Zealand reflects our character, history and preoccupations.

John Bluck explores the past, future, and current state of lawnmowing in a light-hearted but informative talk in six closely-cropped chapters.

John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This fifth episode is entitled The New Community.

John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This sixth and final episode is entitled How might it be?

John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This fourth episode is entitled Hearing the full story.

John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This first episode introduces the themes he'll go on to tease out in the other programmes.

John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This third episode is entitled What's in a name?

John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This second episode is entitled Different yet entwined.

John Bluck traces the course of his treatment for cancer in a series of candid, moving, and wry observations about how his life changed because of what he experienced. Episode 2