Indefensible NZ Podcast S2E3 A Better National Day
Simon Ewing-Jarvie

A Better National Day

What would you change about Waitangi Day to make it a truly national day of celebration? Is the NZ Defence Force the best model of a multi-cultural society our country has right now? How do these two threads potentially merge?

The latest episode (S2E3) in the Indefensible New Zealand podcast is up. Audio-only versions on ll major platforms too.

Published by Simon Ewing-Jarvie

I tell stories in order to challenge people to challenge the status quo. Much of my work is investigative journalism in both print and podcast media. Other pieces are more academic in nature. The pure pleasure comes from creating fiction. As part of my day-to-day work, I also design and deliver outcome simulations (business war games) for corporate clients and provide 'Red Team' services for organisations that want to stress-test their plans. I teach a range of experiential learning programmes. I research and publish on national security issues with a New Zealand focus and am the co-founder of a private think tank in this space. My passion is writing fiction (under the pen name of Simon Roberts) that helps people engage in an interesting way with complex concepts about future war, intelligence and security. I love boating and fishing in between and the Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand's South Island is my favourite haunt. I play several musical instruments averagely, grow chillies and have run the odd scotch whisky school. You can support my work at Patreon or BuyMeACoffee.