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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 >>
Coronavirus Has Turned Retail Therapy Into Retail Anxiety – Keeping Calm Will Be Key To Carrying On
Friday, 22 May 2020, 9:50 am | The Conversation
After disinfecting your hands, following the arrows around the shop or to your table, taking care to avoid others where possible and, in some cases, providing your contact tracing details – how enjoyable was the experience, really? More >>
Rich And Poor Don't Recover Equally From Epidemics. Rebuilding Fairly Will Be A Global Challenge
Friday, 22 May 2020, 9:48 am | The Conversation
Since the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, disaster recovery plans are almost always framed with aspirational plans to “build back better”. It’s a fine sentiment – we all want to build better societies and economies. But, as the Cheshire Cat ... More >>
New Zealand's COVID-19 Tracer App Won't Help Open A 'travel Bubble' With Australia Anytime Soon
Thursday, 21 May 2020, 10:28 am | The Conversation
New Zealanders finally have access to the government’s new tracing app to help people monitor their movements as lockdown continues to ease. More >>
Climate Explained: Why We Need To Focus On Increased Consumption As Much As Population Growth
Wednesday, 20 May 2020, 12:00 pm | The Conversation
Thomas La Mela/Shutterstock Glenn Banks , Massey University More >>
Recession Hits Māori And Pasifika Harder. They Must Be Part Of Planning NZ's COVID-19 Recovery
Wednesday, 20 May 2020, 11:59 am | The Conversation
Tahu Kukutai , University of Waikato ; Helen Moewaka Barnes , Massey University ; Tim McCreanor , Massey University , and Tracey Mcintosh More >>
Are New Zealand's New COVID-19 Laws And Powers Really A Step Towards A Police State?
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 9:31 am | The Conversation
Reaction to the New Zealand government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant lockdown has ranged from high praise to criticism that its actions were illegal and its management chaotic. More >>
Experts Are Back In Fashion – Now More Than Ever We Need To Question Them
Monday, 18 May 2020, 11:02 am | The Conversation
Once upon a very different time, British cabinet minister Michael Gove sneered that “people have had enough of experts from organisations with acronyms saying that they know what is best and getting it consistently wrong.” More >>
NZ's COVID-19 Budget Delivers On One Crisis, But Largely Leaves Climate Change For Another Day
Monday, 18 May 2020, 10:59 am | The Conversation
Many had hoped the COVID-19 crisis would be a critical juncture for climate change policy in New Zealand. More >>
Economists Back Social Distancing 34-9 In New Economic Society-Conversation Survey
Monday, 18 May 2020, 10:58 am | The Conversation
Australian economists overwhelmingly back social distancing measures that slow the spread of coronavirus over the alternative of easing restrictions and allowing the spread of the disease to pick up. More >>
New Zealand’s ‘catch Up, Patch Up’ Health Budget Misses The Chance For A National Overhaul
Friday, 15 May 2020, 1:36 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand’s budget brings a significant funding injection for health and disability services , amounting to around a 9% increase. It is the most substantial increase for the health sector in some time, and in this regard, aligns with the government’s ... More >>
New Zealand's Pandemic Budget Is All About Saving And Creating Jobs. Now The Hard Work Begins
Friday, 15 May 2020, 1:35 pm | The Conversation
COVID-19 poses the largest threat to paid employment since the Great Depression almost 90 years ago. The number of people receiving Job Seeker Support (Work Ready) – the main benefit available for the unemployed – rose almost 50% between February ... More >>
Will New Zealand's $50 Billion Budget Boost Jacinda Ardern's Chance Of Being Re-elected?
Friday, 15 May 2020, 1:34 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won global admiration for her personal style. But how will Kiwis judge her government’s performance at the ballot-box in September? More >>
Was New Zealand's Coronavirus Lockdown Legal? One Week Might Make All The Difference
Monday, 11 May 2020, 9:25 am | The Conversation
As New Zealand approaches the end of its strictest lockdown period, a debate has begun about whether it was legal in the first place. This is important because people are being prosecuted for breaching the lockdown. Naturally, lawyers are getting involved, ... More >>
