New Zealand Fabian Society - Latest News [Page 2]
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 >>
The Future of Journalism and our Democracy
Friday, 24 April 2015, 5:22 pm | 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 >>