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Reform must provide parental choice
Friday, 10 October 2003, 5:29 pm | Maxim Institute
Deborah Coddington's new book Let Parents Choose rightly places parents at the heart of education reform says Maxim Institute, senior education analyst, Paul Henderson. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 84
Thursday, 9 October 2003, 10:21 pm | Maxim Institute
* Supreme Court Bill - an abuse of power This monumental constitutional change is being pushed through parliament despite opposition and lack of a public mandate. More >>
52% tyranny of a majority
Thursday, 9 October 2003, 2:28 pm | Maxim Institute
Major constitutional change to abolish the 162 year old right of appeal to the Privy Council must have widespread public support, says Maxim Institute Director Bruce Logan. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 83
Friday, 3 October 2003, 9:55 am | Maxim Institute
* The Paul Holmes saga - The reaction reveals where our society is at. * 'Vying for Our Children' - A new book probes the thinking behind the curriculum taught in our classrooms. * A brothel next door? - Local councils are now bearing the brunt of ... More >>
New Book Says Re-Write Curriculum
Tuesday, 30 September 2003, 2:08 pm | Maxim Institute
A complete re-write of the New Zealand secondary curriculum is called for in a new book released today by the Maxim Institute. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 82
Thursday, 25 September 2003, 9:15 pm | Maxim Institute
Contents: * Smacking versus violence A tragedy promoted calls to outlaw smacking, but advocates consistently ignore some important points. * The 'Peter Ellis' syndrome A new report shows that fewer men are entering primary teaching. Is PC to blame? ... More >>
National's policy can help reverse bad trends
Tuesday, 23 September 2003, 9:17 pm | Maxim Institute
"National's education discussion document, Schools of Excellence, is an encouraging response to deal with addressing failure and to improve the quality of New Zealand education system," says Maxim Institute Director, Bruce Logan. More >>
Maxim Institute real issues. No. Eighty-One
Friday, 19 September 2003, 11:50 am | Maxim Institute
* The Supreme Court It's about more than just a new final appeal court. * Care of Children Bill An anomaly surrounding abortion and parental knowledge needs to be addressed. * Youth crime New figures show a surge of offending in the last decade. ... More >>
Maxim Institute real issues. this week: No. Eighty
Friday, 12 September 2003, 8:26 am | Maxim Institute
* Independent Schools funding makes sense A new report suggests increasing the funding of private schools has educational and economic benefits. More >>
Case For Independent Schools Funding Increase
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 9:03 pm | Maxim Institute
Increasing funding for Independent Schools is a win-win-win situation says the Maxim Institute. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 79
Thursday, 4 September 2003, 9:23 pm | Maxim Institute
* Accountability The Prime Minister's reluctance to front on the GE issue undermines trust and flies in the face of her own demands for accountable government. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 78
Friday, 29 August 2003, 12:25 pm | Maxim Institute
* Care of Children Bill While claiming to promote children's 'best interests' this bill also presents an opportunity to undermine marriage and family. More >>
Maxim Institute real issues. No. Seventy-Five
Friday, 8 August 2003, 8:55 am | Maxim Institute
Contents: School closures defy reason, Several schools south of Dunedin are to close but there are no sound reasons to axe them. - 'Jobs Jolt' expensive remedy, A new 'tough love' package aims to reduce welfare dependency. - Student debt hits $6 billion, ... More >>
Maxim Institute real issues
Friday, 1 August 2003, 9:22 am | Maxim Institute
Contents: * Clean Slate Bill hides the truth The idea of wiping minor convictions is based on flawed principles. * Political correctness in teacher training A leading educator wants to reprioritise teacher education. * Who cares the most? A new unit ... More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 72
Friday, 18 July 2003, 8:48 am | Maxim Institute
Contents: - Civil Union Bill stalks marriage The Government is moving to extend the legal status and rights of same-sex and de facto couples but what is meant by 'marriage' remains the key issue. - Battle for the beaches Ownership of the foreshore ... More >>
Maxim Institute real issues
Thursday, 10 July 2003, 5:50 pm | Maxim Institute
* Drugs case highlights schools' dilemma The expulsion of a 14 year-old boy from school for smoking cannabis has provoked a sharp response from critics, but whose rights are most right? More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 70
Friday, 4 July 2003, 2:28 pm | Maxim Institute
Something different this week. We pose questions on three important topics to stimulate thinking and promote discussion. We believe a Civil Society framework provides some answers to these questions, but acknowledge there are many different views and opinions. More >>
Government must listen to the country
Friday, 4 July 2003, 1:48 pm | Maxim Institute
Maxim Institute supports the campaign by ACT, National and New Zealand First to secure enough signatures for a referendum on the final right of appeal to the Privy Council in London. More >>
Maxim Institute - real issues - No. 69
Friday, 27 June 2003, 9:03 am | Maxim Institute
* World-class law? The Prostitution Reform Bill has passed by the smallest possible margin, but public awareness has only just begun. More >>
Brothel bill "pill" will have nasty side-effects
Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 1:01 pm | Maxim Institute
Like far too many medicines today, the Prostitution Reform "Pill" will have a large number of bad side-effects. More >>
