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Stephen John Taylor, Research Affiliate, Centre for Theology and Public Issues, University of Otago

Needling for change: the surprisingly political history of knitting

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From fistfights in the corridors to tractors driven up its front steps, New Zealand’s parliament has seen plenty of odd and unruly behaviour by sitting MPs.

But a few other controversies have involved something slightly less rowdy: knitting.

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