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The occupation of NZ’s parliament grounds is a tactical challenge for police, but mass arrests are not an option
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 9:11 am | The Conversation
With the occupation of parliament grounds entering its second week, police walk a thin blue line between enforcing the law and not inflaming the situation. More >>
Inflation is raising prices and reducing real wages – what should be done to support NZ’s low-income households?
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 12:07 pm | The Conversation
As inflation bites, targeted relief for those most affected by the rising cost of living would be the best short-term option. More >>
The most challenging phase of the Omicron outbreak is yet to come, but NZ may be better prepared than other countries
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 12:04 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand has managed to stamp out onward transmission of the Delta variant, which means it’s not dealing with a “double epidemic” and has a better chance to tackle Omicron’s spread. More >>
Are New Zealand’s Universities Doing Enough To Define The Limits Of Academic Freedom?
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 9:46 am | The Conversation
The news last week that University of Auckland public health researcher Simon Thornley was retracting a co-authored paper about supposed vaccination risks during pregnancy raised deeper questions about the limits of academic freedom. More >>
Old wine in new bottles – why the NZ-UK free trade agreement fails to confront the challenges of a post-COVID world
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 11:03 am | The Conversation
New Zealanders won’t see the full text of the UK free trade agreement until it is signed, meaning it will proceed without open public debate – despite locking in constraints on future governments. More >>
Beyond Zoom, Teams and video lectures — what do university students really want from online learning?
Monday, 4 October 2021, 10:31 am | The Conversation
Research is now showing what works — and what doesn’t — for students forced online by the pandemic. Better course design should be the next step. More >>
ANZUS without NZ? Why the new security pact between Australia, the UK and US might not be all it seems
Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 1:45 pm | The Conversation
PR exercise, elaborate purchasing agreement or genuine security pact? The new AUKUS agreement raises plenty of questions about why New Zealand missed out. More >>
New Zealand needs to go beyond fast-tracking counter-terrorism laws to reduce the risk of future attacks
Monday, 6 September 2021, 4:36 pm | The Conversation
New Zealand’s second terrorist attack in two years highlights weaknesses in existing counter-terrorism laws in preventing violent extremism. Beyond fast-tracking changes to terrorism suppression laws, there are still other areas of law and policy in New ... More >>
To get New Zealanders out of their cars we’ll need to start charging the true cost of driving
Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 10:08 am | The Conversation
In light of last week’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report confirming human activity is “unequivocally” driving global warming, here’s a striking statistic: in Auckland, road transport modes are responsible for 35% of the city’s ... More >>
As New Zealand mobilises to help in Afghanistan, its rescue response faces serious challenges
Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 10:05 am | The Conversation
The question of whether New Zealand accepts some moral responsibility to help Afghans who worked with its armed forces has now been answered . But another question remains: will high ideals be brought to earth by political and practical obstacles? To its ... More >>
The global water cycle has become more intense, and that makes New Zealand's wet regions wetter, and dry ones drier
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 9:40 am | The Conversation
New Zealand’s climate has been changing in line with global trends over the last century, warming by 1.1. But unless we curb emissions fast, we can brace for more extreme downpours and droughts. More >>
Tuatara are ancient, slow and endangered. But their super speedy sperm could boost conservation efforts
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 10:32 am | The Conversation
The male anatomy of tuatara, the last representatives of an ancient lineage, is unique among reptiles. They lack a penis, which has made sperm collection a major challenge – until now. More >>
Aggressive Marketing Has Driven The Rise Of The Double-cab Ute On New Zealand Streets — Time To Hit The Brakes?
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 10:31 am | The Conversation
“Explore your inner beast.” That was the slogan used last year to sell the Ford Ranger. At 2.4 tonnes, that’s a lot of “light” truck, but the stakes are rising. This year, the 3.5 tonne Ram 1500 “eats utes for breakfast”. More >>
Climate Explained: Is New Zealand Losing Or Gaining Native Forests?
Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 10:14 am | The Conversation
Shutterstock/riekephotos Sebastian Leuzinger , Auckland University of Technology More >>
Australia And New Zealand Are Signing Up For An International Tax On The Tech Giants — But Will It Be Enough?
Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 9:26 am | The Conversation
Australia, New Zealand and many other countries are losing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year by not adequately taxing the profits of digital giants doing business in their jurisdictions. More >>
Four In Five New Zealanders Plan To Get Vaccinated, But Many People Want More Information About Vaccine Safety
Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 9:18 am | The Conversation
Associate health minister Ayesha Verrall receives the Pfizer vaccine. Lynn Grieveson - Newsroom/Newsroom via Getty Images More >>
We probably can’t eliminate COVID in Australia forever. As we vaccinate, we should move to a more sustainable strategy
Wednesday, 7 July 2021, 11:29 am | The Conversation
We should move rapidly to reduce fear, improve vaccination rates, improve treatments and reduce complications as we do with other diseases we can't eliminate or fully protect against. More >>
Lawyers challenge New Zealand's proposed emissions budgets as inconsistent with the 1.5 goal
Wednesday, 7 July 2021, 11:27 am | The Conversation
Consider Ireland. Like New Zealand, it has high agricultural emissions and a poor climate track record so far, but it has adopted much stronger targets to cut emissions by 51% between 2018 and 2030. More >>
Separatist or radically inclusive? What He Puapua report really says on Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Wednesday, 7 July 2021, 11:25 am | The Conversation
Contrary to some claims, He Puapua is not a 'plan' and it doesn't advocate for 'separatism'. Rather, it invites us to imagine more inclusive political and constitutional arrangements. More >>
Has the door finally opened for Samoa's first female prime minister, after weeks of constitutional crisis?
Monday, 28 June 2021, 3:27 pm | The Conversation
Samoa's Supreme Court has had a bet each way to resolve the country's election stalemate, but the odds are still on a new prime minister within the week. More >>
