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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 >>
Dr Bill McArthur - Understanding Adam Smith
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 9:32 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Dr Bill McArthur - Understanding Adam Smith: how the invisible hand beats the smart trick to create the common good More >>
Preparing the Ground for the Next Progressive Majority
Tuesday, 31 March 2015, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
The Destination will be an extended session intended for those who wish to see a change of government in 2017 to one with a more progressive social democratic policy agenda and ethos. More >>
The Continuing Threat of a Failed Financial System
Monday, 23 March 2015, 11:55 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
How serious is the threat of current banking and finance systems to a stable, safe and secure future? Is there an easy fix, or is drastic reform needed? Is the state of the financial and banking sector so bad that it is driving us into real social ... More >>
High Noon for the TPPA
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
Jane Kelsey's recent op-ed in the NZ Herald noted that if TPPA is going to be part of Obama’s legacy he will want the deal done soon – by June at the latest! She argued that the technical details are ‘largely over’ and the negotiations have ... More >>
Prof. Jane Kelsey & Prof David Coats Fabian Events In March
Sunday, 1 March 2015, 7:58 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
The TPPA is nearing crunch time and I would like to remind you that Professor Jane Kelsey will provide an update on Wednesday March 4th at 5:30pm at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Wellington. Jane will be joined by Simon Terry of SustainabilityNZ ... More >>
Prof Jane Kelsey - The TPPA End-game
Tuesday, 17 February 2015, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
Prof Jane Kelsey - The TPPA End-game - Wednesday March 4 Connolly Hall Wellington 5:30pm More >>
The Precariat Charter - Professor Guy Standing
Monday, 2 February 2015, 11:28 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Professor Guy Standing will discuss the ideas in his new book 'A Precariat Charter; from Denizens to Citizens" in Wellington on Thursday 19 February at St John's Church Hall, Willis Street at 5:30pm. More >>
The Enduring Legacy of Neo-Liberalism
Thursday, 22 January 2015, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
Sir Ted Thomas will discuss "The Enduring Legacy of Neo-Liberalism" on Wednesday 11 February at Connolly Hall, Guildford Street, Wellington at 5:30pm. Sir Edmund argues that the gross inequality in income and wealth which besets New Zealand ... More >>
Fabian Society: 2015 Prospect and 2014 Wrap-up
Sunday, 18 January 2015, 10:19 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
February 2015 will start with presentations from Sir Ted Thomas on “The enduring Legacy of Neo-Liberalism” in Wellington on Febrary 11 and in Auckland from Louise Humpage on “Policy Change, social attitudes and citizenship” . Professor Guy ... More >>
Fiscal Sustainability & Economic Diversification
Monday, 10 November 2014, 11:09 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
I would like to remind and invite you to hear Brian Easton and Wayne Mapp who will discuss and debate issues surrounding fiscal sustainability in superannuation and health care, and New Zealand's economic diversification. These are highly important ... More >>
Fabian Debate: Fiscal Sustainability and Economic Diversity
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 10:37 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
I would like to invite you to hear Brian Easton and Wayne Mapp discuss and debate issues surrounding fiscal sustainability in superannuation and health care, and New Zealand's economic diversification. More >>
Narratives from the 2014 Election: What do we learn?
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
Narratives from the 2014 Election: What do we learn? - Sue Bradford, Russell Brown & Kirk Serpes discuss. More >>
Narratives from the 2014 Election: what do we learn?
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 10:45 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
I would like to invite you to a Fabians Reflection on "Dirty Politics, Dotcom and Labour’s worst result" with Colin James, Keith Ng, Stephanie Rodgers and Richard Harman. They will provide a debrief of analysis and lessons from the 2014 ... More >>
Upcoming Fabian Events in Auckland
Tuesday, 12 August 2014, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
Sue Bradford’s PhD thesis, 'A major left wing think tank in Aotearoa — an impossible dream or a call to action?' looked at why no major left wing think tank has developed in Aotearoa and whether the left in 2010-2013 was fertile for such a development ... More >>
Upcoming Fabian Events in Auckland
Monday, 28 July 2014, 11:00 am | New Zealand Fabian Society
Sue Bradford ’s PhD thesis, 'A major left wing think tank in Aotearoa—an impossible dream or a call to action?' looked at why no major left wing think tank has developed in Aotearoa and whether the left in 2010-2013 was fertile for such a development ... More >>
Inequality in NZ: why don't we talk more about wealth?
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
'Occupy said the problem was the 1% in control. Now they are being reduced to the 0.1% who have the real control. We need to find a way out of this capture or we'll all go down with that last ton of coal' More >>
An Economy for a Resilient World
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
Robert Howell has recently returned from Canberra where he worked part-time with the Australian Quaker Peace and Earthcare Committees. During his time in Australia he also helped establish the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility to ... More >>
Ethics in Finance and the Regulation of the Financial Sector
Sunday, 18 May 2014, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
As part of our commitment to ‘alternative narratives’ we are pleased to return to a topic introduced in 2013 by Professor David Mayes, Prof of Banking and Financial Institutions, Director Europe Institute and NZ Governance Centre, University of Auckland. More >>
Beyond the State - NZ State Houses from Modest to Modern
Saturday, 19 April 2014, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Fabian Society
As part of the our 'Active Hand of Government' series for 2014, we present Bill McKay, Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture and Planning, speaking to his new publication. More >>
