Gordon Campbell: On Why Worksafe’s Whakaari/White Island Prosecutions Are Good News
Somewhere in Heaven, Helen Kelly must be smiling about Worksafe’s criminal prosecution of 10 firms and three individuals for their roles in the lead up to the Whakaari /White Island tragedy. In tandem with the subsequent coronial inquest, these court proceedings will hopefully culminate in the creation ( finally!) of a central agency to regulate the adventure tourism sector and improve public safety on matters like risk assessment, safety guidelines, inspection, enforcement and injury reporting... More>>
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The International Transition And New Zealand’s Place In The World: Robert G. Patman - The Dig
In the global context of the 21st century, it is evident that the fates of all sovereign states are increasingly linked, and that smaller states like New Zealand must be prepared to become more active multilateral players.
Since the late 1980s, the world has entered a turbulent and prolonged transition to a new international order. This transition has been propelled, above all, by the demise of the Cold War and the impact of deepening globalisation.
In the post-Cold War era, the US was initially left as the world’s only superpower. But America’s ‘unipolar moment’ did not last very long. . More>>
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Benefits Panel Discussion Video: The Unkindest Politics A Panel Discussion with 3 Benefits advocates on what more can be done to improve the lives of people and families relying on benefits. More>>
Māori Housing Policy Scorecard - Jade Kake/Te Matapihi:
Te Matapihi provides a scorecard comparison of Maori Housing Policy. So, what works, what doesn’t, and what’s likely to make a difference for Māori? More>>
Transitional Ecology
Jess Berentson-Shaw: What Would A Green New Deal Look Like In Aotearoa?Top-down solution building is the work of yesterday, not the work for today, or the future. A people-centred Green New Deal could catalyse a system-level transition to a sustainable and universally thriving future for Aotearoa.More>>
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Guided Autocracy: Proposed Health System Reforms In NZ - Ian Powell Ian Powell analyses the Simpson report on NZ’s health system and provides an alternative view on the reforms really needed to achieve a people-centered health system for New Zealand. More>>
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Transitional Energy: A Better Future For Energy In Aotearoa, NZA series exploring the Energy Transition facing New Zealand society in the coming years. More>>
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We need to upgrade our system, drawing on our untapped abilities as citizens. More>>
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UN SDG: A Greener, Cleaner, Brighter Future
'The world has a high fever and is burning up. Climate disruption is daily news – from devastating wildfires to record floods. The damage to people and the environment is immense and growing.' - UN Secretary-General António Guterres ... More>>
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Carbon Neutral Policy: Gov Declares Climate Emergency
The Government has launched a major new initiative to combat climate change that will require the public sector to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025. More>>
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Pill Testing: Govt Moves On Drug Checking To Keep Young New Zealanders Safer This Summer
The Government will pass time limited legislation to give legal certainty to drug checking services, so they can carry out their work to keep New Zealanders safer this summer at festivals without fear of prosecution, Health Minister Andrew Little ... More>>
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Tax: Government Fulfils Election Undertaking On New Top Tax Rate
The Government will today keep its election promise to put in place a new top tax rate of 39 per cent on income earned over $180,000. More>>
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Media: Stuff Holds Itself Accountable For Wrongs To Māori
Stuff has today published the results of an investigation into itself, and issued a public apology, for the way the media organisation has portrayed Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, from its first editions to now. Tā Mātou Pono | More>>
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Economy: Crown Accounts Reflect Govt’s Careful Economic Management
The better-than-expected Crown accounts released today show the Government’s careful management of the COVID-19 health crisis was the right approach to support the economy. As expected, the Crown accounts for the year to June 2020 show the operating balance ... More>>
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Stats NZ: Largest Drop In Terms Of Trade In A Decade As Dairy Export Prices Sour
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Stats NZ: Election Boosts October Job Numbers
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Government: New Year Border Exception For Seasonal Workers In The Horticulture And Wine Industries
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Stats NZ: Births And Deaths: Year Ended September 2020
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Howard Davis: The Phoenix Foundation Friend Ship Tour Docks In Wellington
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