Changing the voting age from 18 would allow more young citizens to make voting a habit before they lose interest in politics.
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New Zealand and Australia have no prisoner transfer agreement. By negotiating one, we could deport the Christchurch terrorist and help resolve the trans-Tasman prisoner problem in the process.
We all have the right to refuse medical treatment, but the government could penalise those who refuse a COVID-19 vaccine.
The New Zealand military has been found in breach of its basic democratic duties.Only a law change will restore trust.
Between trade and traditional security alliances, New Zealand is being pulled in opposite directions over China. A new foreign policy is urgently needed.
With the cost of quarantine sure to rise, the government should look at a fair system based on returning New Zealanders’ ability to pay.
South Africa’s well positioned to adopt electric vehicles but this isn’t a solution in itself because the vehicles would still depend on electricity generated from carbon-emitting coal power stations.
National MP Hamish Walker and political powerbroker Michelle Boag have admitted leaking confidential patient information – but does that make them legally liable too?
A law to fast-track development consents is being fast-tracked itself. Before it’s too late, politicians should insist on greater protection against long-term environmental damage.
Multiple failures to properly enforce border quarantine measures should never have happened, given the strength of New Zealand’s emergency laws.
With debate still raging over the state “uplift” of Māori children, understanding our obligations under two key United Nations conventions should be a priority.
COVID-19 harms older people most. Now more than ever they need an advocate to protect their rights and their health.
Online workouts can give women support and inspiration. Now they’ve discovered the benefits, women might be less inclined to return to the gym once restrictions are lifted.
Māori knowledge, memory and cultural strength will only enhance New Zealand’s economic recovery planning – if they are listened to.
Fears of looming totalitarianism are unfounded, despite some valid concerns about new COVID-19 laws.
A new report on New Zealand’s lakes and rivers confirms that many freshwater ecosystems are in decline and warns that climate change will exacerbate existing threats.
Until NZ is no longer in a state of emergency, authorities have exceptional powers over people’s lives – from telling people to stay home, to potentially making vaccinations or testing mandatory.
My research shows New Zealanders are likely to cope better with the coronavirus lockdown if they spend time exercising and playing outdoors, while still following official advice on social distancing.
New Zealanders are preparing to stay at home for four weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19. Under existing laws, people who flout lockdown rules could face fines or six months in jail.
More than one-in-16 people in New Zealand is a migrant without residence status. For everyone’s sake, to contain COVID-19 we need to ensure those 300,00 people can access health and social services.
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Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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Senior Lecturer, Environmental Planning, University of Waikato
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Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Waikato
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Co-editor International Journal of Wellbeing, University of Waikato
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Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, University of Waikato
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Professor in Sociology of Sport and Gender, University of Waikato
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Professor of Environmental Planning, University of Waikato
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Senior Research Fellow, University of Waikato
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Teaching Fellow in Economics, University of Waikato
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Waikato
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Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Waikato
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Environmental Planning, University of Waikato
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Associate Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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PhD candidate/ Lawyer, University of Waikato
