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It’s not enough to have parks in city outskirts or urban green belts. Green spaces must be accessible for residents and placed to provide effective flood protection for cities.
The Labour Party’s proposed capital income tax targets earners whose gains are missed by the current system. We explain how this is different from other taxes targeting the wealthy.
We asked more than 20 New Zealand literary experts, including Catherine Chidgey, Tina Makereti and Whiti Hereaka, to share their favourite NZ books published since 2000. What did they choose?
According to a reliable poll, New Zealanders are about evenly split on investing more in cycleways, contrary to Transport Minister Simeon Brown’s recent claims.
The good news is that New Zealand is on track to meet electricity demand with renewable generation by 2030. The less good news is that winter price spikes are still likely.
Advances in technology mean employers can keep tabs on workers long after the workday has finished. New Zealand needs to follow global examples and strengthen workers rights beyond the workplace.
Energy Minister Simeon Brown wants to explore importing gas to prop up electricity generation – but subsidising the expansion of rooftop solar would be quicker, cheaper and more popular.
With debate raging around the Treaty Principles Bill. It’s important to recognise a dispute between Māori and the Crown is not the same as a breakdown in relations between Māori and Pākehā in general.
Despite a 100% increase in complaints over the past decade, corruption and white-collar crime go largely unprosecuted in New Zealand – to the detriment of victims.
En el 75 aniversario de los Convenios de Ginebra, el mundo sigue siendo testigo de violaciones de las normas de la guerra. Sólo una mayor responsabilidad colectiva mejorará la situación.
On the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the world still witnesses brutal and illegal violations of the rules of war. Only greater collective responsibility will improve the situation.
New Zealand has been quick to voluntarily report on its compliance with international humanitarian law. Turning those words into deeds remains the challenge in a violent and insecure world.
Before partial privatisation is considered, Kiwibank should focus on strengthening its capital base, improving performance, and building a track record of growth and innovation.
Young Australians and New Zealanders have been campaigning for better climate action for years. It seems their message might be getting through, according to new research.
A recent study of people diagnosed with cancer shows how the negatives can be balanced by positive life changes – even a rediscovery of joy and opportunity.
Nurse practitioners can write prescriptions and help people with chronic conditions. As New Zealand struggles with GP shortages, these highly skilled nurses could step into the gap.
Staff shortages, under-funding and burnout are among the reasons GPs are turning away new clients. The primary healthcare sector needs more money – and maybe a new model for treating patients.
A new study reveals just how digitally dependent most New Zealanders are now. Disconnecting requires conscious effort – and it could even cost you money.
Local government raises about 4% of New Zealand’s tax revenue. The equivalent in Denmark is about 36%. If the government believes in ‘localism’, it has to give councils more power to raise revenue.
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Professor of Wellbeing and Public Policy, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Director, International Institute of Modern Letters, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Lecturer in English, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Workshop convenor, International Institute of Modern Letters, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor Emeritus, School of English, Film, Theatre and Media Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Adjunct Professor, English, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Associate Professor in Commercial Law and Taxation, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Director of the Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Associate Professor, International Institute of Modern Letters, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Taxation, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Honorary Research Associate, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Human Geography, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Associate Professor in Environmental Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor in English Literature, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Senior Lecturer, International Institute of Modern Letters, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
