NZ Politics
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The Future of Biculturalism
Former Labour Party leader Helen Clark was always a strong admirer of Sweden. During her time as New Zealand’s Prime Minister, that country was doing well and she was keen to emulate their model of government within our policy framework:... More about The Future of Biculturalism
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Review of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements, edd. Nicola R. Wheen et al
Treaty of Waitangi Settlements, edd. Nicola R. Wheen and Janine Howard, Bridget Williams Books with the New Zealand Law Foundation, 2012; 283 pp. This book contains a dozen essays on aspects of Treaty of Waitangi settlements. Three essays cover... More about Review of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements, edd. Nicola R. Wheen et al
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Discussing Child Poverty in New Zealand
Authored by Jonathon Boston and Simon Chapple, Child Poverty in New Zealand was published on June 18, 2014. Two major reasons for child poverty are presented: 1/ Child poverty is a result of inadequate benefits which have eroded over time. In... More about Discussing Child Poverty in New Zealand
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The Politics of Fresh Water Reform
Love him or hate him, John Key is one of New Zealand’s most successful Prime Ministers. Whether he becomes New Zealand’s longest serving PM remains to be seen. But his poll ratings have remained high, and to date, he has managed the... More about The Politics of Fresh Water Reform
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Social Challenges and Social Bonds
In 2007, as Leader of the Opposition, John Key signalled that in government, National would tackle the intractable problems of intergenerational dependency and social dysfunction that were fuelling a growing underclass: “I have no... More about Social Challenges and Social Bonds
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The Forces That Shape Public Policy
There are many forces that influence policy development in New Zealand, and prime amongst them is public opinion. If anyone had any doubt about that, the recent decision by the government to withdraw all legal highs from sale, can... More about The Forces That Shape Public Policy
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Keeping the Public in the Dark
Congratulations to the All Blacks for a wonderfully successful Rugby World Cup campaign – they did us proud! But now the Webb Ellis trophy is safely back home, it’s time to turn our attention to domestic affairs – in particular,... More about Keeping the Public in the Dark
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Tribal Control of New Zealand’s Coast
If anyone was hoping the election would deliver some form of reprieve from the hundreds of overlapping claims for the foreshore and seabed, resulting from National’s disastrous Marine and Coastal Area Act, they will be sorely... More about Tribal Control of New Zealand’s Coast
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Capitalism Under Scrutiny
The country’s new Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have claimed that free market capitalism is failing New Zealand. In his coalition announcement, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said, “Far too many New Zealanders have... More about Capitalism Under Scrutiny
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We need Vanguard Military School
Before it even opened its doors, Vanguard Military School has been strongly criticised by political parties, teacher unions and lobby groups. Getfrank's contributing editor Stuart Macadam believes the hostility is based on conventional wisdom,... More about We need Vanguard Military School
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