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Francis Cook
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Francis studied History, gaining a first class honours in 2014. He is interested in politics, music and popular culture. His thesis looked at nuclear themes in Japanese film history.
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Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War - Review
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 12:33 pm | Francis Cook
Te Papa and Weta Workshop have worked together to create an impressive exhibition which skirts the edges of glorification and commemoration to deliver an experience both moving and disorienting. Thoughts and images below. More >>
PM Post Cabinet Press Conference on Abbott’s visit and ISIL
Monday, 20 April 2015, 4:07 pm | Francis Cook
In a press conference today, Prime Minister John Key discussed plans for Anzac day, Australian Prime Minister Abbott’s visit, domestic threats and the housing crisis in Auckland. More >>
Anzac PMs Concerned About ISIL Bringing The War Home
Monday, 20 April 2015, 10:22 am | Francis Cook
including Full Audio and Photos. ANZAC PMs Concerned About ISIL Bringing The War Home To NZ & Aus. By Francis Cook More >>
Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War – First Look
Friday, 17 April 2015, 1:13 pm | Francis Cook
Te Papa today allowed media access to their new exhibition Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War . The exhibition was curated with help from Weta Workshop to deliver an immersive, realistic and even disorienting experience. More >>
Strikers and Protestors Join Outside McDonald's
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 2:07 pm | Francis Cook
A group of protestors took to McDonald’s Manners St today as a part of the international fast food workers day of action to end zero hour contracts. More >>
It Takes Guts to Acquiesce to The Club | Francis Cook
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 3:54 pm | Francis Cook
Last week, Prime Minister John Key revealed what Russell Norman aptly referred to as the “worst kept secret in New Zealand”; the decision to send troops to Iraq, ostensibly for the purposes of training to Iraqi defence force. More >>
