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Real Issues No. 279 - Exams, Youth Crime, Holyoake
Friday, 16 November 2007, 10:07 am | Maxim Institute
Exams and why we need them Tackling youth crime Kiwi Keith. A biography of Keith Holyoake More >>
Election Funding, Education, Pragmatism
Friday, 9 November 2007, 10:12 am | Maxim Institute
A new Bill tabled by Government this week would allow taxpayer dollars to be used (again) to finance political parties' election advertising for next year's election. The Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) ... More >>
Real Issues No. 277 – Fathers
Friday, 2 November 2007, 9:28 am | Maxim Institute
Going Further With Fathers released Peters sideswipes separatism Pandora's Box: When science overturns ethics More >>
Dignity, Decency, Equality And Freedom
Friday, 26 October 2007, 10:27 am | Maxim Institute
Real Issues No. 276 Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 276 25 October 2007 www.maxim.org.nz More >>
Maxim Report: Terrorism, Australia, Children
Friday, 19 October 2007, 10:17 am | Maxim Institute
Real Issues No. 275 - Terrorism, Australia, Children Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 275 18 October 2007 www.maxim.org.nz More >>
Real Issues No. 274
Friday, 12 October 2007, 9:57 am | Maxim Institute
Real Issues No. 274 – Che Guevara, Abortion, Tax Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 274 11 October 2007 www.maxim.org.nz More >>
Real Issues No. 273 – Equality, Education
Friday, 5 October 2007, 9:30 am | Maxim Institute
New sentences boost justice system Organ donation and Treaty Principles Bills rejected by Select Committees More >>
Real Issues: Philanthropy, Dominion Day
Friday, 28 September 2007, 9:28 am | Maxim Institute
IN THE NEWS Final electoral boundaries released Police Act Review free-for-all More information for Australian parents More >>
Maxim Real Issues No. 271 – Literature, Imports
Friday, 21 September 2007, 11:04 am | Maxim Institute
IN THE NEWS Maxim Institute's nine-month internship launches Indonesia addresses 'social responsibility' More >>
Real Issues No. 270 – Narcissism
Friday, 14 September 2007, 9:21 am | Maxim Institute
Schools in Britain are being encouraged to run classes that teach pupils social and emotional skills. The endeavour has been strongly criticised by Carol Craig of the Centre for Confidence and Well-being, an organisation in Glasgow which claims such ... More >>
Electoral Finance Bill Is Threat To Democracy
Saturday, 8 September 2007, 1:45 pm | Maxim Institute
“Free speech is the very bedrock of our society. It is what makes our entire system of government work. Democracy relies on educated and informed citizens who have thought through the issues before they vote. The Bill’s severe and sweeping restrictions ... More >>
Real Issues: Charity Hospital, APEC, Conservatives
Friday, 7 September 2007, 10:53 am | Maxim Institute
'I will come for the benefit of the sick'; Stepping up trade; Enduring principle IN THE NEWS Restrictions on youth rates may endanger job prospects; Saving money on prisons More >>
Real Issues No. 268 – Parental Leave, Citizenship
Friday, 31 August 2007, 9:33 am | Maxim Institute
The release this week of It's About Time, a Families Commission report advocating an increase in paid parental leave, has received understandable applause from families and politicians across the spectrum. However, a deeper consideration of the issues ... More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 267
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 5:32 pm | Maxim Institute
Appreciating culture breeds success; A close call for freedom of speech; Buying the Kiwi Made campaign?; IN THE NEWS The Law Commission considers habeas corpus; Two new organic farms offer opportunity for prisoners More >>
Real Issues – Child Welfare, Older People
Friday, 17 August 2007, 10:35 am | Maxim Institute
As the country continues to debate the crucial and terrible issues of family violence and child abuse, we have also begun to focus anew on the support structures for vulnerable children, particularly those who are in care, or who need extra help. National Party ... More >>
Moves to Repeal Sedition Ill-Advised and Rushed
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 12:33 am | Maxim Institute
Tomorrow the Justice and Electoral Select Committee will hear oral submissions on the Crimes (Repeal of Seditious Offences) Amendment Bill. “The seditious offences are being overhauled with little consideration of their significance,” says Alex ... More >>
Real Issues No. 265 – Child Abuse
Friday, 10 August 2007, 11:19 am | Maxim Institute
It is difficult not to despair, watching yet another young face of a child abuse victim, failed by individual choices, failed by family, and by society. The country seems to watch helplessly as the brutal circumstances of another child's death, this ... More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 264
Friday, 3 August 2007, 10:17 am | Maxim Institute
The Select Committee reviewing the Employment Relations (Flexible Working Hours) Amendment Bill has released its report this week, recommending that the Bill pass with a few amendments. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 263
Friday, 27 July 2007, 9:38 am | Maxim Institute
The latest report on New Zealand School Leavers has just been released, showing that while more pupils are obtaining qualifications, too many are still being let down. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 262
Friday, 20 July 2007, 10:15 am | Maxim Institute
Blogging blurs the information lines Unpopular schools feel the pinch Obama flirts with the masses More >>