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Delight, Relief And Caution: Six Experts On New Zealand's Move To Ease Its Coronavirus Lockdown
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 9:15 am | The Conversation
Dougal Sutherland , Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington ; Arindam Basu , University of Canterbury ; Malcolm Campbell , University of Canterbury ; Martin Berka , Massey University ; Michael Baker , University of Otago , and Richard Shaw ... More >>
Protecting Lives & Livelihoods: The Data On Why NZ Should Relax Coronavirus Lockdown From Thursday
Monday, 20 April 2020, 2:41 pm | The Conversation
Protecting lives and livelihoods: the data on why New Zealand should relax its coronavirus lockdown from Thursday More >>
Five Ways New Zealanders' Lives And Liberties Will Be Heavily Controlled, Even After Lockdown Eases
Monday, 20 April 2020, 2:39 pm | The Conversation
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced details of the next stage of lockdown , but New Zealanders won’t know until Monday when the country moves out of strict level 4 conditions. More >>
We Don’t Know What We’ve Got Till It’s Gone – We Must Reclaim Public Space Lost To The Coronavirus
Monday, 20 April 2020, 2:22 pm | The Conversation
At a deserted Federation Square in Melbourne, the big screen broadcasts this message: ‘If you can see this, what are you doing? Go home.’ Cassie Zervos/Twitter More >>
4 Ways To Be A Good Landlord In A Time Of Coronavirus
Monday, 20 April 2020, 1:22 pm | The Conversation
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating major challenges for our residential rental system. The lockdown of businesses has meant an almost overnight loss of jobs or reduced hours for many Australian workers. Many tenants are struggling to pay their rent ... More >>
Protecting lives and livelihoods: data on why NZ should relax its coronavirus lockdown from Thursday
Saturday, 18 April 2020, 12:00 pm | The Conversation
On Monday, New Zealand will announce if it's ready to relax some of its COVID-19 restrictions – among the strictest in the world. Based on international and local data, I argue it's time; here's why. More >>
NZ’s Coronavirus Elimination Strategy Has United A Nation. Can That Unity Outlast Lockdown?
Thursday, 16 April 2020, 9:36 am | The Conversation
New Zealand's coronavirus elimination strategy has united a nation. Can that unity outlast lockdown? More >>
Why Is It So Hard To Stop COVID-19 Misinformation Spreading On Social Media?
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 3:12 pm | The Conversation
Even before the coronavirus arrived to turn life upside down and trigger a global infodemic , social media platforms were under growing pressure to curb the spread of misinformation. More >>
Trust In Government Is High In NZ, But Will It Last Until The Elections Later In The Year?
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 1:00 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand’s general election is currently set for September 19. Under ordinary circumstances, campaigning for the election and two referenda that will take place alongside would be heating up by now, but the country is three quarters of the way ... More >>
Coronavirus Support Packages Will Reshape The Future Economy, And That Presents An Opportunity
Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 10:12 am | The Conversation
Governments across the world have rolled out extensive financial packages to support individuals, businesses and large corporations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. More >>
Three Reasons Why Jacinda Ardern's Coronavirus Response Has Been A Masterclass In Crisis Leadership
Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 9:16 am | The Conversation
Imagine, if you can, what it’s like to make decisions on which the lives of tens of thousands of other people depend. If you get things wrong, or delay deciding, they die . More >>
The Challenges And Benefits Of Outdoor Recreation During NZ's Coronavirus Lockdown
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 10:29 am | The Conversation
During New Zealand’s four-week lockdown, all sporting facilities, back-country walking trails and parks are closed to stop the spread of coronavirus and avoid injuries. More >>
Tracking Your Location And Targeted Texts: How Sharing Your Data Could Help In NZ's Level 4 Lockdown
Monday, 30 March 2020, 9:32 am | The Conversation
New Zealand and much of the world is now under an unprecedented lockdown. Public health experts say this is the best way to suppress the spread of the virus. But how long will such a lockdown be socially sustainable? More >>
Why New Zealand’s Coronavirus Cases Will Keep Rising For Weeks, Even In Level 4 Lockdown
Monday, 30 March 2020, 9:30 am | The Conversation
The number of New Zealanders testing positive for COVID-19 will continue to rise despite the strict conditions of the four-week lockdown that began this week. More >>
Life In Prison Looms For Australia's Christchurch Gunman, Now NZ's First Convicted Terrorist
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 4:49 pm | The Conversation
Less than a fortnight after the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque shootings, and on the first day of New Zealand’s four-week COVID-19 lockdown, the Australian man responsible for the attacks has surprised the nation by pleading guilty to all ... More >>
As NZ Goes Into Lockdown, Authorities Have New Powers To Make Sure People Obey The Rules
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 11:09 am | The Conversation
From midnight on Wednesday, New Zealand will go into lockdown for four weeks, with only essential services like supermarkets and pharmacies remaining open. More >>
Coronavirus Weekly: As The Virus Spreads, Economies Grind To A Halt
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 11:07 am | The Conversation
Health care systems around the world are ramping up their response to the spread of COVID-19, like this hospital in Washington state. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren More >>
‘Overjoyed’: A Leading Health Expert On NZ’s Coronavirus Shutdown, And The Challenging Weeks Ahead
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 10:53 am | The Conversation
Overjoyed. That’s not a word epidemiologists normally use, but that’s how I felt after hearing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement about New Zealand’s COVID-19 shutdown of everything except essential services for at least four weeks ... More >>
Why NZ's Tough COVID-19 Travel Rules Are Crucial To Protecting Lives At Home And Across The Pacific
Tuesday, 24 March 2020, 11:40 am | The Conversation
New Zealand’s border restrictions will come with significant job and business losses in the tourism sector, both at home and in the Pacific. But the new travel rules are absolutely necessary to protect the health of New Zealanders and people ... More >>
The 'herd Immunity' Route To Fighting Coronavirus Is Unethical And Potentially Dangerous
Tuesday, 24 March 2020, 11:33 am | The Conversation
As most of the world tries to suppress the coronavirus spread, some countries are going it alone - trying to manage the pandemic through so-called “herd immunity”. More >>
