Greg Dixon
Greg Dixon is a political commentator and columnist known for his satirical take on current events in New Zealand. His weekly column, 'Another Kind of Politics,' offers sharp observations on the political landscape, often highlighting the contradictions and challenges faced by the government. Recently, he drew attention with his critique of the New Zealand government's new tourism slogan, 'Everyone Must Go!', which he interpreted as a reflection of the country's economic struggles and the ongoing brain drain to Australia.
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Greg returned to Lush Places with a bag of embroidered items after his mother's death.
The Good Life: The eye of the tiger
New Zealand· 2026-02-26
Greg Dixon is credited with the photograph accompanying the article.
The Good Life: Love in search of a songNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Greg Dixon is the author of a weekly satirical column on politics.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Luxon denies plan to sell off Peters: ‘He’s no asset’New Zealand· 2025-11-15
Greg was up the ladder, which teetered precariously because of the strength of the wind.
The Good Life: Weathering the stormNew Zealand· 2025-11-01
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics is a weekly satirical column on politics.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Te Pāti Māori planning hīkoi against itselfNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Greg Dixon reflects on the comfort found in dystopian literature amidst a bleak present.
The Good Life: The joy of dystopian kids’ books and TV showsNew Zealand· 2025-08-02
Greg Dixon is mentioned as the photographer of the dripping photo.
The Good Life: Given the outrageous cost of cheese and butter, I’m seeking alternativesNew Zealand· 2025-07-27
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics is a weekly satirical column on politics that appears on listener.co.nz.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Road Cone Hotline identifies over 650 total losersNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
Greg Dixon writes a weekly satirical column on politics.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Labour Party declared “legally dead” by coronerNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Greg suggested he could hitch up the mini-trailer to the ride-on John Deere mower and drive kids about the paddocks.
The Good Life: Daydream believersNew Zealand· 2025-06-15
Greg Dixon describes his experience in a room full of stuffed animals as more unnerving than anticipated.
The Good Life: The strange charm of stuffed lions and other taxidermy talesNew Zealand· 2025-06-08
Greg named his sheep Xanthe’s lambs Imogen and Jemima.
The Good Life: Empty nesters - Life NewsNew Zealand· 2025-06-01
Greg is mentioned as the owner of Xanthe, another lamb.
The Good Life: The gift of joyNew Zealand· 2025-05-18Greg is the narrator who frequently interacts with John about firewood.
The Good Life: A chip off the old blockNew Zealand· 2025-03-15
Greg accompanied the narrator to take a picture of her new cow friend.
The Good Life: Work experienceNew Zealand· 2025-03-08
Greg Dixon took a photo of St Patrick’s Catholic Church, which was targeted in a firebombing incident.
The Good Life: Beauty burns - Life NewsNew Zealand· 2025-03-01Greg noticed that the bird bath under the honey locust tree had tipped over and was lying upside down on the lawn.
The Good Life: Home invaders - Life NewsNew Zealand· 2025-02-22
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics is a weekly, mostly satirical column on politics that appears on listener.co.nz on Friday mornings.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Why “Everyone Must Go!” should be our national anthemNew Zealand· 2025-02-21
