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Pay Equity - Human service work
Monday, 11 April 2016, 11:44 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Successive governments have chosen to outsource an expanding range of services. Either way, as public or private services, much human service work is gendered, not paid anywhere near what a male workforce might expect and is at the mercy of contractors ... More >>
Universal basic Income - is it enough?
Monday, 15 February 2016, 9:43 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Its about equity, a distributive state and the capacity for people to shape their own lives. Debate on a Universal Basic Income – or the big Kahuna - has been round for a while. The amount of poverty, the levels of inequality and the dearth of media ... More >>
National Day of Action Against the TPPA
Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
Over several years the Fabian Society has brought you a range of speakers examining the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement and its implications for NZ . Without exception they raised serious concerns that have yet to be openly addressed by TPPA advocates. More >>
Rethinking the prevailing orthodoxy - AKL
Saturday, 19 September 2015, 10:41 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Inclusive Capitalism or Investing for a Long Term; rethinking the prevailing orthodoxy - AKL - 22nd September More >>
Max Rashbrooke & Marianne Elliott: how we talk about poverty
Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 10:34 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
UPDATE - Max Rashbrooke & Marianne Elliott - Why we need to change the way we talk about poverty and inequality More >>
Jane Kelsey on 'The FIRE Economy' - AKL - 12th August
Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 7:56 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
Professor Jane Kelsey is one of New Zealand’s best-known public intellectuals. She has taught at the University of Auckland since 1979. She was awarded a Marsden Grant in 2009 to review the neoliberal project in the wake of the global financial ... More >>
Why we need to change the way we talk about poverty
Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 7:56 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Max Rashbrooke - Why we need to change the way we talk about poverty and inequality More >>
Jane Kelsey on "The FIRE Economy"
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 7:49 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
I would also like to invite you to hear Professor Jane Kelsey speak about her new book "The Fire Economy" at 5:30pm onWednesday August 5th at Lecture Theatre 1, Old Government Buildings, Stout Street, Wellington. More >>
Unleashing Auckland; new approaches to urban development
Tuesday, 14 July 2015, 7:51 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Unleashing Auckland; how new approaches to urban development can get our biggest city moving again! More >>
Continued Threat of a Failed Financial and Banking System
Saturday, 11 July 2015, 9:10 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
It is very likely that another 2008 financial crash will occur very soon, according to Dr Robert Howell. In a presentation to the Fabian Society Dr Howell outlined the evidence, including overseas experts such as Ben Bernanke, former Chairman of the ... More >>
Continued Threat of a Failed Financial and Banking System
Saturday, 4 July 2015, 10:44 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
I would like to invite you to hear Dr Robert Howell discuss this subject on Friday 10 July at 5:30pm at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace Wellington . More >>
Unleashing Auckland; new approaches to urban development
Saturday, 27 June 2015, 10:14 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Unleashing Auckland; How new approaches to urban development can get our biggest city moving again! More >>
The Rev. Bob Scott - In the Middle of It - AKL
Wednesday, 10 June 2015, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
The Rev. Bob Scott talking about his life and work in conjunction with the publication of his autobiography, 'In the Middle of it; Faithful, Radical, Gay, Story-teller'. More >>
The Case for Capital Gains Tax in a Progressive Economy
Monday, 8 June 2015, 7:21 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
I would like to remind and invite you to hear Dr Deborah Russell discuss this topic on Wednesday 10 June at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Wellington at 5:30pm. More >>
Deborah Russell - Do the Job Properly
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 9:22 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Deborah Russell - Do the Job Properly: the Case for a CGT in a Progressive Economy More >>
The Case for Capital Gains Tax in a Progressive Economy
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 10:20 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
I would like to invite you to hear Dr Deborah Russell discuss this topic on Wednesday 10 June at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Wellington at 5:30pm. More >>
The Case for a CGT in a Progressive Economy
Friday, 29 May 2015, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
Deborah Russell - Do the Job Properly: the Case for a CGT in a Progressive Economy More >>
Leroy Beckett - A New Kiwi Dream?
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 9:53 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
The shape of our cities and our transport systems matter for building a successful low carbon society. Work by the New Climate Economy, the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, affirms that compact urban development with strong public transport ... More >>
Leroy Beckett - A New Kiwi Dream? A Generation Zero perspect
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 11:42 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
The shape of our cities and our transport systems matter for building a successful low carbon society. Work by the New Climate Economy, the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, affirms that compact urban development with strong public transport ... More >>
The Future of Journalism and our Democracy
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 9:38 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Journalism is a critical part of a healthy democracy. But today it is under pressure from all sides – internet is changing how we consume media, entertainment is preferred to journalism, media owners scout round for new business models and the notions of ... More >>
