Author: The Dsylexitic 'Oartistic' Detective - an interesting read with your coffee.
Ben has worked as investigative journalist, researcher and writers for a number of NZ/Australian publications, radio stations, as well as working for universities, NGO and commercial clients, as well as being a best selling author (State Secrets 1 & II [Return Fire]) specialising in organised crime and national security issues.
With a degree in history and political science specialising in political violence and counter terrorism Ben spent six year in New Zealand Army territorial (reserves) serving in the Royal Artillery and the infantry with posting in signals, artillery intelligence, field and counter intelligence, reconnaissance and as a rifleman & platoon grenadier.
Ben also has decades of experience in all aspect of the hospitality and tourism industry (from kitchen hand to marketing and promotions) through out Australasia as well a having strong root in the arts community of New Zealand's South Island his beloved home and were he prints his own cafe publications and books .
WEAPONIZED SPACE – HARD ON WHALES
Making A Difference Taste Nature Dunedin.
STATE OF TERROR – BEN VIDGEN Parts 1-5 WW2- March 15th 2019.
STATE OF TERROR – Ben Vidgen.
IN CRAZY CAT LADIES WE TRUST
DEADLINE REPORT ELECTION SPECIAL
A DOZEN REASONS LOCKDOWN EQUALS ECONOMIC GENOCIDE.
LIES SPIN & POLITICS — MATAURA FEB 2020 STOP THE DROSS MEETING & ELECTION 2020