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Fast-track Laws, Parliamentary Urgency, Treaty Tension, Media Retreat: Warning Signs For NZ’s ‘Brittle’ Democracy
Monday, 20 May 2024, 8:11 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand is far from a tyranny. But there are signs its democratic institutions are not as robust as they might be – with the proposed ‘fast-track’ legislation bringing concerns to a head. More >>
Does Fighting Inflation Always Lead To Recession? What 60 Years Of NZ Data Can Tell Us
Friday, 17 May 2024, 7:22 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand’s history of inflation, recessions and unemployment offer clues to what might happen next. Coupled with global events, the outlook is not promising. More >>
Many new mums struggle, but NZ’s postnatal services often fail to address maternal mental health – new study
Friday, 17 May 2024, 7:16 pm | The Conversation
New mothers can experience anxiety and depression. But rushed appointments and impersonal checklists leave many fearful of being judged inadequate or unfit if they admit to struggling. More >>
Some say the Treaty of Waitangi divides NZ – a new survey suggests the opposite is true
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 5:43 pm | The Conversation
Modern interpretations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi cause sometimes bitter political debate. But new research shows New Zealanders – especially younger ones – see the Treaty largely as a positive symbol. More >>
Granting Legal ‘Personhood’ To Nature Is A Growing Movement – Can It Stem Biodiversity Loss?
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 7:43 am | The Conversation
The rights-of-nature movement emerged as a response to economic pressures on ecosystems. But the success of projects depends on how well legal liability is defined. More >>
Confused Or Playing For Time? 3 Possible Reasons NZ Is Taking So Long To Make A Call On AUKUS
Friday, 10 May 2024, 6:09 pm | The Conversation
If countering the perceived threat of China’s growing assertiveness is the central purpose of AUKUS, the means to achieve this are also plain: join AUKUS. On the face of it, this should not be a particularly difficult decision. So why is it taking ... More >>
An Outsider On The Inside: How Ans Westra Created New Zealand’s ‘National Photo Album’
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 4:18 pm | The Conversation
Westra produced what amounts to a national photo album, in which a vast span of the country’s everyday existence was documented with unrivalled skill and perception. More >>
How The Fast-Track Law Could Expose Future NZ Governments To Expensive Trade Disputes
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 8:57 am | The Conversation
Foreign investors wanting to protect their gains under the controversial new law could hold the country to ransom by threatening a dispute. As a result, they would constrain New Zealand’s democratic ability to exercise its sovereignty, and to ... More >>
Luxon’s Leadership Test: What Would It Take To Win Back Unimpressed NZ Voters?
Monday, 6 May 2024, 3:01 pm | The Conversation
Based on those poll numbers, the National-led coalition would be out of office if an election were held now. And Luxon’s “preferred prime minister” rating fell further to 23%. More >>
As New Zealand CBDs Evolve Post-pandemic, Repurposing Old Or Empty Spaces Should Be On The Drawing Board
Monday, 6 May 2024, 2:37 pm | The Conversation
So, what can be done with the empty buildings and unleased floors scattered through cities everywhere? In our new book, Architectural Exaptation: When Function Follows Form, we examine the process by which existing structures or features are re-imagined ... More >>
Could The School Phone Ban Work?
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:14 am | The Conversation
The cellphone ban in schools came into effect this week, and so far there don’t appear to have been audible howls of anguish from the nation’s playgrounds. That’s not to say every student will be thrilled, just that some might even welcome an enforced ... More >>
NZ’s government is relying on executive power to govern – that’s not how MMP was meant to work
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:42 am | The Conversation
The coalition is increasingly using parliamentary urgency, cutting the public service and fast-tracking legislation – all of which risks upsetting the equilibrium between government and the governed. More >>
WTO Conference Ends In Division And Stalemate – Does The Global Trade Body Have A Viable Future?
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 6:40 pm | The Conversation
WTO conference ends in division and stalemate – does the global trade body have a viable future? More >>
The rule of law is fundamental to a free society – so why don’t NZ courts always uphold it?
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 11:17 am | The Conversation
Court decisions based on a judge’s discretion rather than the letter of the law are increasingly common. But this risks undermining some basic liberties. More >>
Health and education are closely linked – NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 11:13 am | The Conversation
New Zealand’s health and education sectors are largely siloed and separate. But all the evidence points to collaboration within schools leading to better health and educational outcomes for children. More >>
Climate Extremes Make NZ’s Supply Chains Highly Vulnerable
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 9:22 am | The Conversation
Supermarket customers around New Zealand are noticing gaps in the grocery aisles that have nothing to do with the global pandemic or Ukraine war. It’s clear domestic food supply chains have been increasingly challenged by natural disasters and the ... More >>
Can The FIFA World Cup Level The Playing Field For All Women Footballers?
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 8:13 am | The Conversation
There’s little doubt the FIFA Women’s World Cup will deliver spectacle and significant financial rewards when it kicks off in a fortnight. The longer-term rewards, however, are harder to predict. Tens of thousands of visitors will spend hundreds of millions ... More >>
Labour’s ‘No Frills’ Budget Points To An Uninspiring NZ Election
Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 9:21 am | The Conversation
If the recent flood of sleep-inducing pre-budget speeches and commentary is any indication, New Zealand voters can expect largely unimaginative leadership that fails to prepare the country for an uncertain future, regardless of who wins October’s ... More >>
White-Collar Criminals Benefit From Leniency Provisions In NZ Law
Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 8:30 am | The Conversation
If you look at the justice policies of the main political parties you’ll see references to gangs ( ACT ), violent criminals ( National ), greater investment in policing ( Labour ), social justice ( Green Party ) and problems with the criminal justice ... More >>
Pharmac prioritised Māori and Pacific patients for access to new diabetes drugs – did they get it right?
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 10:12 am | The Conversation
In a controversial move in 2021, drug-funding agency Pharmac fully subsidised new diabetes drugs for Māori and Pacific patients. Could the result help set a precedent? More >>
