This Friday's "blog of the week" comes from openDemocracy staffer and resident kiwi Tan Copsey:
In a bout of unabashed patriotism I have to suggest the best blog in New Zealand. Russell Brown was a feature of student radio throughout my youth, taking on those bastards in Wellington. He now writes a wonderfully informed blog on NZ and global politics, tech-related nonsense, with a sideline in nifty NZ music and culture (and rugby). Perfectly approachable for those who presume New Zealand is merely a land of Hobbits.