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New Zealand's new parliament turns red
Sunday, 18 October 2020, 11:05 am | The Conversation
Finlay Macdonald , The Conversation ; Liz Minchin , The Conversation ; Michael Lund , The Conversation ; Veronika Meduna , The Conversation , and Wes Mountain , The Conversation More >>
NZ Election 2020: 5 Experts On The Final Debate And The Campaign’s Winners And Losers
Friday, 16 October 2020, 9:02 am | The Conversation
NZ election 2020: 5 experts on the final debate and the campaign's winners and losers ahead of the big decision More >>
NZ election 2020: why gender stereotypes still affect perceptions of Ardern and Collins as leaders
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 9:47 am | The Conversation
As they prepare for the final TV leaders' debate, Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins share the same challenge: overcoming voter perceptions based on masculine definitions of leadership. More >>
NZ Election 2020: Jacinda Ardern Promised Transformation — Instead, The Times Transformed Her
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 4:24 pm | The Conversation
Three years ago everything felt so different. Our borders were open, no one knew what PPE stood for, and social distancing was something people did when they felt awkward at parties. More >>
In A World Of Digital Bystanders The Challenge Is For All Of Us To Design Engaging Online Education
Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 9:11 am | The Conversation
Steven Warburton , University of New England ; Muhammad Zuhdi , and Stephen Dobson , Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington More >>
How patent law and medicine regulations could affect New Zealand's access to a COVID-19 vaccine
Monday, 12 October 2020, 8:56 am | The Conversation
New Zealand has entered several international agreements to access COVID-19 vaccines, but it should also amend domestic patent law and regulatory processes to prevent delays and costly negotiations. More >>
Racism has long shaped US presidential elections. Here's how it might play out in 2020
Monday, 12 October 2020, 8:50 am | The Conversation
Racism has been used to suppress voter groups throughout US electoral history. This time around, there are extra elements at play. More >>
COVID-19 is predicted to make child poverty worse. Should temporary safety nets be made permanent?
Friday, 9 October 2020, 9:45 am | The Conversation
Emergency welfare relief during the pandemic shows 'transformational' child poverty action is politically and economically possible. More >>
Child Poverty Looks To Worsen - Should NZ’s Next Government Make Temporary Safety Nets Permanent?
Thursday, 8 October 2020, 4:12 pm | The Conversation
COVID-19 is predicted to make child poverty worse. Should NZ's next government make temporary safety nets permanent? More >>
The Rise Of ACT In 2020 Highlights Tensions Between The Party’s Libertarian And Populist Traditions
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 4:02 pm | The Conversation
The rise of ACT in 2020 highlights tensions between the party's libertarian and populist traditions More >>
Analysis Shows How The Greens Have Changed The Language Of Economic Debate In New Zealand
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 4:30 pm | The Conversation
Analysis shows how the Greens have changed the language of economic debate in New Zealand More >>
Ardern’s Government And Climate Policy: Is New Zealand Merely A Follower Rather Than A Leader?
Monday, 5 October 2020, 4:46 pm | The Conversation
Ardern's government and climate policy: despite a zero-carbon law, is New Zealand merely a follower rather than a leader? More >>
The Travel Bubble With New Zealand Includes NSW And The NT. Why Have Other States Missed Out?
Saturday, 3 October 2020, 2:25 pm | The Conversation
The travel bubble with New Zealand includes NSW and the NT. Why have other states missed out? More >>
Donald Trump Has COVID-19. How Might This Affect His Chances Of Re-Election?
Saturday, 3 October 2020, 2:22 pm | The Conversation
With just a month left until the November 3 US presidential election, contracting the virus could have politically positive or negative consequences for President Donald Trump. These will, of course, be contingent on how severe the president’s ... More >>
Biodiversity: Where The World Is Making Progress – And Where It’s Not
Friday, 2 October 2020, 5:46 am | The Conversation
The future of biodiversity hangs in the balance. World leaders are gathering to review international targets and make new pledges for action to stem wildlife declines. Depending on whether you are a glass half-full or half-empty person, you’re likely ... More >>
Assisted Dying Referendum: People At The End Of Their Lives Say It Offers A ‘Good Death’
Wednesday, 30 September 2020, 4:45 pm | The Conversation
Assisted dying referendum: people at the end of their lives say it offers a 'good death' More >>
Is New Zealand returning to the days of 'elected dictatorship'?
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 11:41 am | The Conversation
During the MMP era, the average vote share of the highest-polling party has been steadily climbing — with big implications for New Zealand democracy. More >>
Rocky icebergs and deep anchors – new research on how planetary forces shape the Earth's surface
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 11:36 am | The Conversation
New research uncovers the fundamental factors that control the Earth's surface, providing insights into how land levels will respond to the melting of ice sheets and sea level rise. More >>
NZ Companies Lag Behind Others In Reporting On Climate Change, & That’s A Risk To Their Reputation
Friday, 25 September 2020, 4:14 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand companies lag behind others in their reporting on climate change, and that's a risk to their reputation More >>
Politics With Michelle Grattan: Helen Clark On The Pandemic Inquiry & Avoiding Election ‘Cat Fights’
Friday, 25 September 2020, 4:08 pm | The Conversation
Politics with Michelle Grattan: New Zealand's Helen Clark on the pandemic inquiry and avoiding election 'cat fights' More >>
