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Beyond the black hole of global university rankings: rediscovering the value of knowledge and ideas
Friday, 19 June 2020, 11:13 am | The Conversation
The gravitational pull of global rankings consumes university energy and attention. But there had to be a better way to measure their value. More >>
Border testing is enforceable. So why did New Zealand's quarantine system break down?
Friday, 19 June 2020, 11:10 am | The Conversation
Multiple failures to properly enforce border quarantine measures should never have happened, given the strength of New Zealand's emergency laws. More >>
A question of trust: should bosses be able to spy on workers, even when they work from home?
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 4:17 pm | The Conversation
With more people working from home post-COVID-19, what are the privacy implications of employers using spyware to monitor worker activity? More >>
Removing monuments to imperial past is not the same for former colonies as it is for former empires
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 11:41 am | The Conversation
Toppling colonial statues and changing place names might confront racism and historical injustice, but it doesn't fix it. More >>
Planting non-native trees accelerates the release of carbon back into the atmosphere
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 11:39 am | The Conversation
Tree planting projects that use non-native trees risk releasing more carbon back into the atmosphere, undermining efforts to fight climate change. More >>
Removal of Māori children from their families is a wound
Friday, 12 June 2020, 10:27 am | The Conversation
The state removal of Māori children from their families is a wound that won't heal – but there is a way forward More >>
An election like no other: with 100 days to go, can Jacinda maintain her extraordinary popularity?
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 4:45 pm | The Conversation
Jacinda Ardern is at stratospheric support levels due to her government's management of the COVID-19 crisis. That lead will inevitably narrow by the election – but by how much? More >>
By sacking staff and closing stores, big businesses could hurt their own long-term interests
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 12:20 pm | The Conversation
"Helping Kiwis live better every day" is the Warehouse motto. Now it's laying off staff and closing stores. More >>
Coronavirus weekly: racism, COVID-19, and the inequality that fuels these parallel pandemics
Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 10:34 am | The Conversation
Our experts look at why people of colour are being hit harder by COVID-19, New Zealand's success in eliminating the virus, and the latest on drug trials. More >>
Black Lives Matter outrage must drive police reform in Aotearoa-New Zealand too
Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 10:29 am | The Conversation
Will police accept the challenge of ending Māori over-representation at every stage of the criminal justice system in Aotearoa-New Zealand? More >>
New Zealand hits zero active coronavirus cases. Here are 5 measures to keep it that way
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 9:30 am | The Conversation
New Zealand is now likely free of COVID-19. But while the pandemic continues elsewhere, strict border controls and face masks are among measures the country will need to keep it that way. More >>
The coronavirus crisis shows why New Zealand urgently needs a commissioner for older people
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 3:41 pm | The Conversation
COVID-19 harms older people most. Now more than ever they need an advocate to protect their rights and their health. More >>
Crisis, disintegration and hope: only urgent intervention can save New Zealand's media
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 3:35 pm | The Conversation
COVID-19 has accelerated the disintegration of New Zealand's media. A state-led reconstruction strategy is the only answer. More >>
Can You Socially Distance At A Black Lives Matter Rally? How To Protest In A Coronavirus Pandemic
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 10:19 am | The Conversation
The death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of police has sparked protests across the United States and inspired many people to reflect on our own history of police violence against Indigenous people in Australia and New Zealand ... More >>
A Four-day Working Week Could Be The Shot In The Arm Post-coronavirus Tourism Needs
Friday, 29 May 2020, 9:17 am | The Conversation
When New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said recently , “I’ve heard lots of people suggesting we should have a four-day week”, she inevitably ignited debate. More >>
NZ Government Ignores Expert Advice In Its Plan To Improve Water Quality In Rivers And Lakes
Friday, 29 May 2020, 9:15 am | The Conversation
New Zealand’s government has been praised for listening to health experts in its pandemic response, but when it comes to dealing with pollution of the country’s waterways, scientific advice seems less important. More >>
New Zealand Sits On Top Of The Remains Of A Giant Ancient Volcanic Plume
Thursday, 28 May 2020, 11:07 am | The Conversation
Simon Lamb , Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington and Timothy Stern , Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington More >>
Don't Stand So Close To Me – Understanding Consent Can Help With Tricky Social Distancing Moments
Thursday, 28 May 2020, 11:05 am | The Conversation
You’re walking on a public footpath when a jogger overtakes you from behind, well inside the recommended two-metre physical distance. What to do? By the time you’ve reacted it’s too late. Just another random encounter in the strange new world of ... More >>
Childcare Is Critical For Recovery. We Can't Just Snap Back To 'normal' Funding Arrangements
Friday, 22 May 2020, 10:09 am | The Conversation
This week, the federal government released a review of a relief package it put in place in April to ensure the early childhood education and care sector remained financially viable and children of essential workers, as well as vulnerable children, could continue ... More >>
Low Staff Levels Must Be Part Of Any Reviews Into The Coronavirus Outbreaks In NZ Rest Homes
Friday, 22 May 2020, 9:53 am | The Conversation
New Zealand’s residential aged care is the focus of three inquiries to understand why COVID-19 tore rapidly through some rest homes but not others. More >>
