Julian LightJulian Light

A keen conservationist and conversationalist, Julian Light is a born-and-bred Aucklander and a life-long dog lover.

We all scream for sun cream: So why is sunscreen so expensive in New Zealand?

by

We’ve got a burning issue in New Zealand. Kiwis are being short-changed when it comes to preventing skin cancer – by supermarkets and the government, argues Julian Light. We’ve all learnt the hard way when we don’t use sunscreen. Burnt, blistering skin can be embarrassing and painful. But it’s also downright dangerous. Around 80,000 Kiwis … Read more

Free the fur: Why it’s time for Auckland to loosen the leash on dog rules

by

With Auckland’s local body elections coming up in October, now is the time for Aucklanders to turn their attention to the city’s overly-restrictive dog laws, writes Julian Light. Auckland has the goal to be the most liveable city on earth. Just not if you’ve got four paws. Pooches are treated as pariahs in our biggest … Read more