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Mental health needs vs. cuts
Written By: - Date published: 7:01 am, April 20th, 2017 - 25 comments
The People’s Mental Health Review report puts the deterioration of our mental health system firmly in the spotlight. Despite a 60 per cent increase in demand since 2007/08 National has been slashing funding. Lives are at risk.
Thank you health care workers
Written By: - Date published: 9:50 am, April 18th, 2017 - 30 comments
This is a huge victory for health care workers, and for women. It is also a huge victory for “resurgent unions”. Will it alarm the private sector? I certainly hope so!
(Kristine Bartlett, photo Herald Mark Mitchell)
Climate change, political heroes, political culture
Written By: - Date published: 8:06 am, April 13th, 2017 - 117 comments
How ironic that Parliament is to debate climate change today, as the latest in a torrent of warming-fueled extreme weather events bears down on the country, and as the government charges Russel Norman and the other heroes trying to end oil exploration in NZ waters.
Greenpeace’s Taitu confronts oil exploration ship
Written By: - Date published: 11:38 am, April 11th, 2017 - 27 comments
Thank you Greenpeace, and specifically thank you Russel Norman and the crew of the Taitu, for taking to the seas to fight this little battle in the most important struggle of our age.
MSD and our privacy
Written By: - Date published: 11:36 am, April 7th, 2017 - 16 comments
National’s plans for our privacy and access to social services are a perfect cocktail of over-reach and incompetence.
Oil prospecting on the shores of Lake Te Anau?
Written By: - Date published: 3:10 pm, March 22nd, 2017 - 22 comments
The Nats are buying another fight with NZ’s nature lovers. Last time they tried something like this 50,000 marched in Auckland and they were forced to back down.
Greenpeace protesting oil conference in New Plymouth
Written By: - Date published: 9:55 am, March 22nd, 2017 - 3 comments
Greenpeace protestors are blockading an oil conference in New Plymouth. “If we’re to have a future, oil can have no future.”
Climate change – beyond the politics and the maths and the fear
Written By: - Date published: 10:57 am, March 17th, 2017 - 66 comments
Climate change is the most important issue of all time. Beyond the politics and the maths and the fear there is simply doing the right thing.
Vault 7: CIA Hacking Tools Revealed
Written By: - Date published: 10:00 am, March 8th, 2017 - 99 comments
Some very quick initial thoughts on expected reactions.
Social investment meets the surveillance state
Written By: - Date published: 11:14 pm, March 4th, 2017 - 47 comments
First they came for the budgeting services. Now we know that every social service agency has to provide clients’ private personal data to the Ministry of Social Development or get no funding. Apparently it’s essential to Bill English’s much-touted and little understood “social investment” strategy, which is sounding more like something out of Orwell’s 1984. […]
2017
Written By: - Date published: 7:48 am, February 23rd, 2017 - 130 comments
The left is facing the possiblity of its fourth election loss in a row. What type of campaign should it run this year to win?
Willie Jackson on democracy
Written By: - Date published: 10:12 am, February 22nd, 2017 - 38 comments
Willie Jackson is using his return to the political spotlight to good effect.
Jonathan Pie – A Socialist agenda
Written By: - Date published: 8:50 am, February 22nd, 2017 - 3 comments
Jonathan Pie on why being a socialist is actually a good thing.
We Are All ‘Identarian’ Now
Written By: - Date published: 12:31 am, February 14th, 2017 - 106 comments
There has been an unfortunate trend developing in recent weeks, of negatively labelling people who dare to have a different opinion on equality to the labeller, as identarian. This description is something to be appreciated in these times when dark forces appear to be on the rise again.
Heroes
Written By: - Date published: 1:33 pm, February 10th, 2017 - 75 comments
All the “nobody” people.
Shock after shock
Written By: - Date published: 9:15 am, January 31st, 2017 - 63 comments
Understanding shock events is part of the solution.
Then hope
Written By: - Date published: 9:14 am, January 31st, 2017 - 8 comments
Hope and action are also part of the solution.
Maybe Trump is what the left needed
Written By: - Date published: 8:30 am, January 28th, 2017 - 72 comments
Donald Trump’s ascendancy to power presents the left with the chance of showing that progressive politics is a much better choice than the alternative.
Punching Nazis, and practicing resistance
Written By: - Date published: 12:40 pm, January 27th, 2017 - 186 comments
Being human, Linda Tirado, and lessons for New Zealand.
Doomsday Clock moves forward
Written By: - Date published: 8:10 am, January 27th, 2017 - 63 comments
“For the first time in the 70-year history of the Doomsday Clock, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Science and Security Board has moved the hands of the iconic clock 30 seconds closer to midnight.”
Postcards from the Trumpocalypse
Written By: - Date published: 10:25 am, January 26th, 2017 - 66 comments
This is what an unfettered right-wing government looks like.
Everything Contained. Everyone Led.
Written By: - Date published: 12:30 pm, January 23rd, 2017 - 12 comments
So what’s important? Millions on the streets and what might become of that, or how many more or fewer people attended a given President’s big day? Just asking…
Protest Marches
Written By: - Date published: 10:10 am, January 22nd, 2017 - 60 comments
The Sister Marches have been a huge success worldwide.
The CIA files on NZ
Written By: - Date published: 8:23 am, January 19th, 2017 - 26 comments
The release online of a trove of declassified CIA documents includes several pertaining to NZ. The Herald’s David Fisher has given us a fine summary.
Women to protest Trump’s inauguration
Written By: - Date published: 9:07 am, January 17th, 2017 - 39 comments
Various events are planned in protest around Trump’s inauguration. One of them is a series of marches organised by and for women. There are (at time of writing) 386 marches organised world wide, including in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Refreshing honesty from English
Written By: - Date published: 12:44 pm, January 13th, 2017 - 58 comments
English – “One of New Zealand’s benefits is because we’re a long way away and fairly small we don’t attract too much attention.” Nice contrast to the usual Nat hysterical style. I guess there’s no need for all that domestic spying apparatus then?
Ten steps towards victory for Labour
Written By: - Date published: 8:30 am, January 13th, 2017 - 239 comments
A guest post by Labour Activist Enzo Giordani on what Labour needs to do this year to win the election.
New Zealander of the year
Written By: - Date published: 9:26 am, January 1st, 2017 - 42 comments
The Herald has managed to overlook choosing Helen Kelly as its New Zealander of the year.
To protect whistleblowers…
Written By: - Date published: 2:14 pm, December 17th, 2016 - 16 comments
One of the claims made by Edward Snowden was that there were no effective channels in the NSA to whistle blow to. This claim appears to have been spectacularly validated thursday with a POGO report that the NSA’s Inspector General, its final whistleblower protector, has been suspended for retaliating against another whistleblower.
Barbecue season
Written By: - Date published: 8:00 am, December 7th, 2016 - 84 comments
Now that we are entering the post Key era the Barbecue season presents the perfect time for all good progressives to talk to everyone about the importance of politics.
Why no leftie fake news?
Written By: - Date published: 10:11 am, November 28th, 2016 - 161 comments
Fake stories were widely shared by Trump fans before the election. Why is leftie / liberal fake news much rarer? A fake news writer explains.
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Whether you’re considering your first eBike or planning an upgrade, getting the right bike for you requires looking beyond just looks and price. As a climate anxious 21-year-old who felt guilty driving half a kilometre to the supermarket, I used all my life savings, then a measly $1,500, on an ...4 days ago
- Crown to pay Lake Alice survivors back $2.67m for legal fees
The Crown is reimbursing survivors of abuse at Lake Alice with $2.67 million to fulfil one of the recommendations in the Royal Commission's final report. ...4 days ago
- Watch live: Minister makes announcement about Lake Alice survivors redress
Erica Stanford is to give an update on the next steps after the inquest into Lake Alice's child and adolescent unit. ...4 days ago
- Health system relies on doctors overworking, says burnout cardiologist
Dean Boddington finished up on Friday and says the health system relies on people overworking, and no one listened to his concerns. ...4 days ago
- Nearly $100,000 spent on catering Health NZ conference
Revelations $100,000 was spent catering a Te Whatu Ora conference have left officials feeling the heat from the minister. ...4 days ago
- Dismay as West Coast school lunches set to be made in Hamilton
Local principals expressed dismay about the change, unsure how it would work or what it would mean for staff. ...4 days ago
- The impact of long Covid will be huge. So why is New Zealand doing nothing about it?
The cost is set to go far beyond human suffering, yet almost five years into the pandemic, not only are there still no treatments for long Covid, there aren’t even any diagnostic tools – and we don’t seem overly interested in finding them. The jig is up. People are ...4 days ago
- The ups and downs of biking in Wellington
One woman’s journey discovering the joys of cycling – and the risks that come with it. I don’t remember why I decided to start commuting to work by bike. It wasn’t something I thought I’d ever do. The roads connecting my Karori home to the central city are variable and ...4 days ago
- Fossil fuel jobs unit closed because it didn’t align with government priorities
The government says it closed a unit aimed at helping fossil fuel workers into new jobs, because the programme did not align with its priorities. ...4 days ago
- Australia’s new digital ID scheme falls short of global privacy standards. Here’s how it can be ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ashish Nanda, Research Fellow, Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University mayam_studio/Shutterstock Australia’s new digital ID system promises to transform the way we live. All of our key documents, such as driver’s licences and Medicare cards, will be in a ...4 days ago - Gender is playing a crucial role in this US election – and it’s not just about Kamala Harris
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Carol Johnson, Emerita Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Adelaide Having a female presidential candidate has made gender obvious in this US presidential election, even to many who normally neglect its role. The specific contest between Kamala Harris and ...4 days ago
- You can keep your ghosts and ghouls – the ‘Cordyceps’ fungus creates real-life zombies
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne annguyen87, Shutterstock I have never really been interested in ghosts, mummies or zombies, not even at Halloween. But as October 31 approaches each year I ...4 days ago
- Why is my kid using a baby voice? How can I manage it?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Westrupp, Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University MIA Studio/ Shutterstock Pweeeeese! I want cwacker! If you’ve ever found yourself cringing when your child suddenly starts talking in a high-pitched, baby-like voice, you’re not alone. Many ...4 days ago
- What is necro-branding? And what’s it got to do with Elvis, Princess Diana and Taylor Swift?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Baumann, Professor in Business, Macquarie University bissig/Shutterstock Do you own any memorabilia depicting Elvis, Princess Diana, David Bowie, Prince or Michael Jackson? Perhaps a beloved t-shirt, a favourite mug, a special keyring or a novelty plate? You might not know ...4 days ago
- Freddy Krueger at 40 – the ultimate horror movie monster (and Halloween costume)
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communications, Western Sydney University IMDB/New Line Cinema Movie monsters have captivated audiences since the days of early cinema. They evoke fascination and terror, allowing audiences to confront their fears from the safety of the movie theatre ...4 days ago
- Do we still need a regular postal service?
A proposal to cut deliveries and physical outlets has some worried about those who will be left behind, writes Stewart Sowman-Lund in today’s extract from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here. ...4 days ago
- Government urged to deny controversial US commentator Candace Owens entry into NZ
Young Labour has published an open letter urging the government to follow Australia's lead, and stop Candace Owens entering the country. ...4 days ago
- Scrapping sunblock GST will ‘save taxpayers’ in long run – expert
A skin cancer expert is calling for sunscreen to be made cheaper - either by removing GST or offering prescriptions - to reduce New Zealand's sky-high melanoma rate. ...4 days ago
- Is distance learning essential or hopeless?
Families of children enrolled with Te Kura variously describe the national distance education school as essential, hopeless and a lifeline. ...4 days ago
- The three-word guide to social media use for politicians
Uncomplicated, evidence-based advice on what and when to post. Clouds of controversy have attended much of the current government’s work programme, but one policy has been greeted with near universal acclaim: the ban on mobile phone use at school. So why stop there? Removing phones from another group of New ...4 days ago
- Labour ‘cautiously’ supports tradies signing off their own work
It wants the government to proceed carefully to avoid another 'leaky homes' disaster. ...4 days ago
- Autocrats and cities: how capitals have become a battleground for protest and control
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Jackman, Departmental Lecturer in Development Studies, University of Oxford Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the world’s longest reigning female political leader, fled Bangladesh on 5 August 2024 for the safety of India. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of protesters descended on Bangladesh’s capital ...4 days ago
- ‘I’ve masked my whole life’: Are autistic Asians slipping through the cracks?
Lots of stereotypically ‘Asian’ behaviour is similar to the traits of autism, meaning many Autistic Asians might be missing out on a diagnosis. Van Mei memorised pi to 100 decimals when they were a child. Only at 26 years old did they clock that maybe they were autistic. “Asian kids ...4 days ago
- Newsroom daily quiz, Wednesday 30 October
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I returned to New Zealand after over two decades. My mother brought an old suitcase to our reunion. “I could not throw them away. Maybe you can take care of this.” I opened it later and saw the faded letters from South Korea, which my friends sent me when we ...4 days ago
- An unexplored kingdom of life
Analysis: This month at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity during the COP16 meeting in Colombia, Chile and the UK called for “funga” to be placed alongside animals (fauna) and plants (flora) as a separate kingdom, as part of a “pledge for fungal conservation”. If successful, this would advance the ...4 days ago
- Daily crossword, Wednesday 30 October
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- The green shoots from mining’s deep pits
When leaders from around the world gathered at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting last week, much of the focus was on sustainability, resilience and the future of the planet.At the business forum, titled ‘The Global Economy: What’s Next,’ the top spot went to a surprising speaker: CEO of Australian ...4 days ago
- Govt rules out Royal Commission for Alan Hall case
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- Caitlin knocks another bastard off
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- View from The Hill: ‘identity politics’ has challenged the Labor Party to define its identity
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Saturday’s Queensland result provides the latest evidence of the dual tugs on the modern Labor Party, coming from its different constituencies. The smallest swing against the Miles government was in inner Brisbane; the swing ...4 days ago
- New Zealand Young Labour Calls For Ban On Candace Owens
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Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jocelyne Basseal, Associate Director, Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute (Sydney ID), Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney Christie Cooper/Shutterstock The long-awaited independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response was released today, with lessons on how the nation could better prepare for ...4 days ago
- Inquiry warns distrustful public wouldn’t accept COVID measures in future pandemic
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The government-appointed inquiry into Australia’s COVID response has warned public trust won’t be so high in a future pandemic and people would be unlikely to accept again many of the measures taken. “That means ...4 days ago
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Wellington City councillors were told they needed to improve their behaviour "otherwise there will not be a next election for us". ...5 days ago
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