It's time to reflect on a year and a decade that has seen our fair share of tragedies.

Pike River, the Christchurch Earthquakes, the Mosque terror attacks and White Island have all captured the attention of the international media, and caused much pain too many New Zealanders.

So where does New Zealand sit after the past 10 years?

What are the events that have defined this decade? 

Massey University Distinguished Professor and sociologist Paul Spoonley is joins Andrew Dickens to share his thoughts and look back on the past decade.

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