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Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 115
Friday, 18 June 2004, 12:07 am | Maxim Institute
A new book released by Maxim Institute reveals why we must try to re-establish the ideal of marriage in New Zealand. Waking Up To Marriage, by Maxim Director Bruce Logan, examines a multitude of statistics that document the deterioration of marriage ... More >>
Civil Union Bills redefine marriage
Thursday, 17 June 2004, 12:49 am | Maxim Institute
Government social engineering will reach new heights with the introduction of the two Civil Union Bills next week, says Maxim Institute Managing Director, Greg Fleming. More >>
New Zealand must wake up to marriage
Thursday, 17 June 2004, 12:48 am | Maxim Institute
A new book by the Maxim Institute reveals why we must halt the decline of marriage in New Zealand which would accelerate if the Civil Union legislation is passed. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 114
Friday, 11 June 2004, 8:55 am | Maxim Institute
A short test of secondary school pupils has revealed that few are knowledgeable about New Zealand literature. Creative New Zealand chairman Peter Biggs who conducted the quiz, was surprised at the lack of awareness, saying the result was "dismally ... More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues. this week: No. 113
Friday, 4 June 2004, 9:34 am | Maxim Institute
- On Monday Maxim Institute released its latest education report entitled "A Snapshot of what Parents think of Schooling in New Zealand." It is based on independent qualitative research, and records what 54 parents, representing 137 children, ... More >>
Zoning still major frustration for parents
Monday, 31 May 2004, 10:16 am | Maxim Institute
A new report released today shows that parents want more direct control of their children's schooling with zoning identified as a major frustration. More >>
Discipline in schools tops list of concerns
Monday, 31 May 2004, 10:14 am | Maxim Institute
A new report released today reveals that discipline is what concerns parents most about schooling in New Zealand. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 112
Friday, 28 May 2004, 10:19 am | Maxim Institute
Contents: --------- * Budget - Government can only spend what it takes * Manipulating Language - 'surplus' * Change Agent Workshop - Auckland, June 12 * www.stoptheabuse.org.nz goes live More >>
Maxim Institute real issues: No. 111, 20 MAY 2004
Friday, 21 May 2004, 10:41 am | Maxim Institute
Contents: Marriage: an enduring institution * Weird news - what's next? * Manipulating Language: 'Partner' * Change Agent Workshop - Auckland More >>
Maxim Institute - 13 May 2004
Thursday, 13 May 2004, 3:23 pm | Maxim Institute
A poll has found that 76 percent of people agree that the parents or guardians of females under 16 should be notified before she has an abortion. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 109
Friday, 7 May 2004, 10:11 am | Maxim Institute
* Integration Act spared the axe * Delayed motherhood impacts population * Same-sex marriage debate delayed * Manipulating language * Calling Tomorrow's Leaders - Maxim Essay contest * Orewa 'Change Agent' workshop More >>
Maxim Institute real issues. this week: No. 108
Friday, 30 April 2004, 9:32 am | Maxim Institute
New Zealand passports are in demand. It has been reported today that 11 fake New Zealand passports have been found by Thai police following the arrest of two men with possible al Qaeda links. Earlier this month two Israeli men were charged with ... More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 107
Friday, 23 April 2004, 10:41 am | Maxim Institute
The government is on the offensive to promote the Civil Union Bills and to portray as scare-mongering any suggestions that the Bills are an assault on marriage. All before the Bills have been released. More >>
Maxim Institute real issues. this week: No. 106
Friday, 16 April 2004, 8:55 am | Maxim Institute
A landmark decision by the Australian Family Court has authorised a 13-year-old girl to start sex change hormone treatment. Alex has been diagnosed as having a gender identity dysphoria and it is the first time an Australian child has been given legal ... More >>
real issues. this week: No. 105, 8 APRIL 2004
Thursday, 8 April 2004, 6:00 pm | Maxim Institute
The Law Commission is wading into a quagmire in a just-released discussion paper New Issues in Legal Parenthood. It is proposing rules for every possible scenario surrounding parenthood in the early 21st century. Issues include advances in human ... More >>
Euthanasia case cause for serious concern
Friday, 2 April 2004, 9:54 am | Maxim Institute
Lesley Martin must not be discharged without conviction following her guilty verdict for attempted murder if justice is to be done. More >>
real issues. this week: No. 104
Friday, 2 April 2004, 9:13 am | Maxim Institute
'Mercy killing' is not compassion - Lesley Martin says her guilty verdict for attempting to murder her mother is 'unjust', and has vowed to continue the fight for a law change to allow euthanasia. The guilty verdict however, is both justice being done and being ... More >>
Maxim Institute real issues.
Friday, 26 March 2004, 9:11 am | Maxim Institute
- Political correctness has become such a joke that many people dismiss it as simply the latest example of bureaucratic lunacy or a bad idea. Humour is a useful tool to resist PC, but a deeper understanding of it reveals that it is no laughing matter. ... More >>
PC’s communist origins should not be dismissed
Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 2:54 pm | Maxim Institute
Political correctness (PC) is not just about using inclusive language; it is a serious attempt by the State to control thought and behaviour. More >>
Maxim Institute Real Issues - 18 March 2004
Friday, 19 March 2004, 10:52 am | Maxim Institute
What worries New Zealanders, a survey commissioned by Tower/TNS, has found a significant change in the number of people who worry frequently about family. In 2003 the incidence rose by 12 percent to 39 percent. The survey found that 49 percent of young New Zealanders ... More >>