The concept of ‘wellbeing’ has been embraced everywhere. But there’s a downside to the obsession with ‘wellness’ that we need to examine.
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When our COVID-19 lockdowns end, we can’t afford to stop caring about collective well-being. NZ is well positioned to show the world how it’s done – if we listen to Māori and other diverse voices.
New analysis shows that if New Zealand replaced GDP with the Genuine Progress Indicator, which accounts for social and environmental costs, it would be only half as well off.
New Zealand’s upcoming budget takes a well-being approach based on a suite of living standard indicators. But will this be different to what conservative governments elsewhere tried a decade ago?
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Associate Professor of Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology, University of Otago
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Professor in Ecological Economics, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Associate Professor of Philosophy, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Associate Professor of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago
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Professor and Co-Director, New Zealand Centre for Sport Policy & Politics, University of Otago
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Professor of Wellbeing and Public Policy, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
