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MPs to Debate Social Justice at Forum
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 12:03 am | Maxim Institute
MPs from major Parliamentary parties will discuss and debate how government can respond to the challenge of reinvigorating civil society in New Zealand at the Maxim Institute Forum 2007 – Pursuing Social Justice in New Zealand. More >>
Connecting People At The Heart Of Social Justice
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 11:16 am | Maxim Institute
The Maxim Institute Forum 2007 – Pursuing Social Justice in New Zealand is about the case for connecting people together in our pursuit of social justice. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - 22 March 2007
Friday, 23 March 2007, 9:46 am | Maxim Institute
Generally when we pay more for something, we expect to get a better return -- higher quality, more efficiency or a more desirable outcome. A new report from the Centre for Independent Studies suggests that government spending is not obeying this rule. ... More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No 244
Friday, 16 March 2007, 9:05 am | Maxim Institute
Strengthening the relationship between Maori and the Crown? PM on record against a ban on smacking More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No 243
Friday, 9 March 2007, 9:13 am | Maxim Institute
Lower taxes promote social mobility "Radical" welfare reform mooted in UK Marriage still in vogue Maxim Institute Forum 2007 – Pursuing Social Justice in New Zealand More >>
Stand For Election As A Trustee
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 5:20 pm | Maxim Institute
Maxim Institute CEO, Greg Fleming, is urging New Zealanders to put their names forward to stand in the upcoming elections for School Boards of Trustees. More >>
Pursuing Social Justice in New Zealand
Tuesday, 6 March 2007, 1:52 pm | Maxim Institute
14 New Zealanders share their stories of communities helping people in ways government cannot More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No 242
Friday, 2 March 2007, 10:09 am | Maxim Institute
Rehab important for reducing re-offending Immigration policy should serve the whole country "Dadlessness" a leading cause of social dysfunction More >>
Drug Treatment Units Desperately Needed
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 12:54 am | Maxim Institute
Maxim Institute welcomes the start of the Government’s “Effective Interventions in Criminal Justice” package, beginning with the announcement of three new drug treatment units this week. The units will open over the next two years and will be ... More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No 241
Friday, 23 February 2007, 10:24 am | Maxim Institute
No "state religion" in New Zealand; UNICEF highlights children at risk; Two votes down, one to go; IN THE NEWS: Teenage birth rates continue to rise; Terms of reference announced for alcohol review; Parliament debates Easter trading More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues
Friday, 16 February 2007, 9:38 am | Maxim Institute
Sustainability beyond the environment Restorative justice in schools Maori boys failing NCEA IN THE NEWS Have your say on embryo research Donate to Maxim Institute online More >>
Maxim Institute real issues - 8 February 2006
Friday, 9 February 2007, 8:54 am | Maxim Institute
The public's hearts and minds seem to have been captured in recent times by the push for providing food in schools for children from low income families. National Party Leader, John Key, is promoting business partnerships with schools to supply food ... More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues 01 Feb 2007
Friday, 2 February 2007, 9:30 am | Maxim Institute
This week two political leaders emphasised the need to address the damage done by generational welfare dependency. Making it easy to be dependent on the state does no favours to anyone, least of all to recipients. Picking up on this idea, National ... More >>
Politicians To Debate Social Justice At Parachute
Friday, 26 January 2007, 11:19 am | Maxim Institute
New Zealand’s leaders will come together this Sunday at the annual Parachute Festival in Hamilton to debate social justice; what it looks like and how it can best be provided. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No 237
Friday, 26 January 2007, 10:12 am | Maxim Institute
"Social justice" is a hotly debated and highly fashionable concept. Almost anything and everything, from poverty relief to housing, have been justified as measures that promote social justice. Responses to the concept are equally varied, from politicians ... More >>
Maxim Institute - 21 December 2006
Friday, 22 December 2006, 9:44 am | Maxim Institute
New report recommends major changes to the NCEA Positive development in Australian 'hate speech' case Traditions that hold us together More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues 14 December 2006
Friday, 15 December 2006, 9:27 am | Maxim Institute
Britain's debate on poverty and family breakdown was electrified this week by a new report into what used to be called "the condition of England"; examining the causes of poverty, crime and addiction, and how to tackle the problem of social disconnection. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No 234
Friday, 8 December 2006, 9:26 am | Maxim Institute
Once more Fiji's fledgling constitutional democracy has been trampled by the military. The leader of the Fijian armed forces, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, followed through on his ultimatum requiring a "clean up" of politics by executing a bloodless coup ... More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - 30 November 2006
Friday, 1 December 2006, 10:31 am | Maxim Institute
In his first speech as leader of the National Party, John Key has highlighted long-term welfare dependency as a problem, and has acknowledged that the intangible elements of life, like happiness and strong communities are important. The speech is part ... More >>
Maxim Institute Celebrates Fifth Birthday
Monday, 13 November 2006, 9:49 am | Maxim Institute
Today Maxim Institute celebrates five years of contributing to the public policy and cultural debate in New Zealand and looks forward to many more. CEO Greg Fleming says “five years ago we were fired to start Maxim Institute with a vision for seeing ... More >>
