Peter Boshier – The Spinoff

Gotta be human: Peter Boshier, chief ombudsman

15 August 2020 by Michelle Langstone

Tasked with scrutinising the agencies of state, Peter Boshier says being chief ombudsman is all about fairness and empathy. Michelle Langstone finds outf how life has prepared him for the role. Portraits by Edith Amituanai. Peter Boshier was robbed at knifepoint in a home invasion in Suva in 2002, had his eye severely gouged, and … Read more

The Bulletin: National cries foul over political referee idea

21 August 2019 by Alex Braae

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: National cries foul over parliamentary costing unit idea, Ngawha Prison heavily criticised in report, and fuel market study confirms prices are high. The government have announced a recommendation to create an official, independent parliamentary costing unit, reports the NZ Herald. The aim is to take policies of parties … Read more