Michael Laws
Michael Laws is a former MP and Mayor and is now deputy chairman of the Otago Regional Council. He has hosted both radio and TV shows for Radio Pacific, Radio Live and SKY Television. He is an award-winning writer – and has published three bestselling books including No.1 selling blockbuster ‘Gladiator: The Norm Hewitt story’. He is married, resides in Central Otago, is a pro bono advocate for individuals and community causes, and is raising three teenaged children. He loves gewurztraminers and remains an active runner.
Aotearoa? It's New Zealand
Michael Laws: Destroying our history and heritage is not a solution. Editorial 3rd June 2022.
A NEW Culture War: is ‘fat’ a banned word and are men’s views banned too?
Michael Laws: I look dreadful naked. Cast me in the next Generation Z zombie movie if you want that kind of horror.
Is Freedom of Speech even more important when you disagree?
Michael Laws: I may dislike - even detest these people. But do I have the right to deny them their freedom of expression?
New Zealand’s media have sold their souls for silver
If a foreign country or corporation provided $55 million to political parties in this country … what would be the reaction of these same mainstream media outlets? What would that funding smell like?