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 .
Visual Essay River Side Community
GET DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS
This is who our politicians red & blue are donating too – WHY ?
TPPA & US Elections 20/20: Just when you thought it ok to go in the water.
At First Glance: Should we be concerned about the Christchurch Foundation? Ben Vidgen.
Ben Vidgen Vinny Eastwood Christchurch Mosque Reporting
State Secrets 3: Work Diary Draft 1 -01
HEMP NZ
BEN VIDGEN -- The Consulting 'Oartistic' Dyslexic Detective. 