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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 >>
NZ universities are not normal Crown institutions – they shouldn't be 'Tiriti-led’
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 10:09 am | The Conversation
Otago University has followed Massey in aspiring to be a “Tiriti-led” institution. But this implies being on the Crown side of the partnership – which is not where a university should be. More >>
IPCC report: the world must cut emissions and urgently adapt to the new climate realities
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 10:06 am | The Conversation
Already, climate change plays out in all parts of the world. Every further increment of warming will bring rapidly escalating hazards, including more intense heatwaves and heavier rainfall. More >>
Floods, cyclones, thunderstorms: is climate change to blame for New Zealand's summer of extreme weather?
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 9:23 am | The Conversation
Climate change is adding energy to the atmosphere and the oceans. This in turn fuels more intense storms and heavy rainfall. More >>
Flood warning: NZ's critical infrastructure is too important to fail – greater resilience is urgently needed
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 8:49 am | The Conversation
Record flooding in Auckland revealed just how unprepared the city was for extreme weather. We need to urgently invest to future-proof our critical infrastructure . More >>
Fear and loathing in New Zealand: an overdue examination of our ‘underworld of extremists’ is valuable but flawed
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 8:44 am | The Conversation
A new book examining New Zealand’s extreme and alt-right movements tackles an important issue. But it could have defined its terms better and provided more evidence for its claims. More >>
The cost of school uniforms is a barrier to education – but there are ways to level the playing field
Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 9:07 am | The Conversation
As the start of the school year looms, school uniform prices will be front-of-mind for many families already facing a cost of living crisis. What can be done to reduce the burden? More >>
Jacinda Ardern's resignation: gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadership
Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 8:59 am | The Conversation
Despite women now having equal representation within New Zealand’s parliament, the misogynistic abuse directed at Jacinda Ardern shows equal treatment of women in leadership is still a long way off. More >>
Healthcare for New Zealanders with multiple chronic conditions needs ‘radical rethinking’ – here’s what should happen
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 10:40 am | The Conversation
If we want people with complex care needs to prioritise their health, cutting patient fees, providing flexible hours and paying attention to their social circumstances would be a good start. More >>
Parliament is not a normal workplace – anti-bullying policy must start with ethical leadership and accountability
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 9:59 am | The Conversation
A new report on workplace culture in parliament is due before the end of the year. Will it address the systemic and structural factors that make parliament so prone to bullying? More >>
Parliament now has to justify keeping the voting age at 18 – it’s a hard argument to make
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 9:57 am | The Conversation
The Supreme Court has found the current voting age limit discriminates against young people. But there are other good arguments for lowering the age, including strengthening our democracy. More >>
100 years after insulin was first used, why isn’t NZ funding the latest life-changing diabetes technology?
Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 10:53 am | The Conversation
On the centenary of insulin’s first use, doctors, researchers and people with diabetes are asking why New Zealand lags other countries in funding the latest devices to monitor blood sugar. More >>
New Zealand’s ‘tobacco endgame’ law will be a world first for health – here’s what the modelling shows us
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 9:48 am | The Conversation
Legislation now entering parliament aims to make Aotearoa New Zealand smokefree by 2025. Forecast effects show huge potential health gains, especially for Māori. More >>
Cheaper food comes with other costs – why cutting GST isn't the answer
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 12:44 pm | The Conversation
Ending GST on some foods is being touted as a way to reduce food poverty. But cheap food comes with a high environmental and health cost. Is there a way to value food but reduce hardship? More >>
How protesters demanding ‘freedom’ from COVID restrictions ignore the way liberty really works
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 8:59 am | The Conversation
There is a difference between ‘negative liberty’ and ‘positive liberty’. Real freedom involves unavoidable trade-offs between the two. More >>
How will NZ's law targeting sanctions against Russia work – and what are the risks?
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 8:57 am | The Conversation
The scope of a new law targeting sanctions at Russia will need to be clear on many critical issues, including military aid to Ukraine. More >>
No, catching Omicron is not 'inevitable' – here's why we should all still avoid the virus
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 8:49 am | The Conversation
As Omicron cases soar in New Zealand, most people can still avoid getting infected. Even if you share a household with an infected person, catching the virus is not at all inevitable. More >>
The Wellington protest is testing police independence and public tolerance – are there lessons from Canada’s crackdown?
Monday, 21 February 2022, 4:43 pm | The Conversation
The de-escalation strategy of Canadian police didn’t shift the protesters in Ottawa. With public confidence in the New Zealand police on the line, the political ramifications are serious. More >>
New Zealand is reviewing its outdated conservation laws. Here's why we must find better ways of getting people on board
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 9:42 am | The Conversation
Conservation efforts can result in conflict between different interest groups, but outcomes could improve if we allowed a greater degree of public participation, beyond mere consultation. More >>
