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Shine some sunlight on lobbying
Written By: - Date published: 9:38 am, April 17th, 2012 - 17 comments
A Green Party bill proposes bringing some transparency to political lobbying. National is expressing support to the select committee stage – will they support it all the way?
Intro for International Organisation for a Participatory Society
Written By: - Date published: 8:51 am, April 10th, 2012 - 98 comments
Revolution in Springfield đ
The Only VisionâŚ.Left.
Written By: - Date published: 7:09 pm, March 24th, 2012 - 53 comments
Is it not strange and a bit disquieting that the parliamentary left, or more precisely, the Labour Party, is all at sea with regards vision? The vision of the leftâŚthe only vision there is for the left⌠is the same now as it always was. So why is the Labour Party struggling to articulate a vision? We know that the labour Party has lost touch. And we know that people are more or less disengaged from parliamentary politics. Why this should be isnât very difficult to figure out. How to rectify the situation isnât very difficult either.
Trading Futures
Written By: - Date published: 3:46 pm, December 2nd, 2011 - 74 comments
This post is intended to do more than merely generate discussion. Itâs a serious proposition seeking action. Its intent is to lay out or sign post (at least some of) the basic or necessary legal and social structures of a Community Collective comprised of both workers and housing collectives that would enable people to assume meaningful control over aspects of their futures.
Partisan politics
Written By: - Date published: 7:12 am, September 26th, 2011 - 45 comments
John Key is ridiculously negative on seemingly any proposal raised by a perceived political opponent. Â Which is a pity, because there are issues facing the country that need a bipartisan consensus.
Why Revolutions Stumble and Fall
Written By: - Date published: 12:28 pm, February 15th, 2011 - 28 comments
Democracy doesn’t suddenly magically appear as though from a conjurers hat. We know that, right? So why are revolutions seeking democracy D.O.A?
Republic now!
Written By: - Date published: 11:31 am, October 16th, 2010 - 34 comments
Labour have pushed “the republic debate” firmly into the spotlight. Â This is smart thinking. It’s a clear, logical policy with broad popular appeal. Â It positions Labour as leaders, nation builders, on an issue where Key and the Nats have painted themselves into a conservative corner.
Coalitions and Movements and Democracy
Written By: - Date published: 11:21 am, August 15th, 2010 - 22 comments
More often than not we discuss politics and the economy only within the boundaries of current political structures.
But these structures can only offer limited democratic participation.
Perhaps the answer for the left is to embrace movement politics.
- Support for Te PÄti MÄori has surged in the latest One News Verian poll
Te PÄti MÄori has seen the biggest movement in tonight's 1News-Verian poll, gaining three points and overtaking New Zealand First. ...3 days ago - Why Bashar al-Assadâs security state collapsed so dramatically in Syria
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marika Sosnowski, Postdoctoral research fellow, The University of Melbourne Sometimes nothing happens for years. And then years â decades even â happen in a few days. Over the past ten days, a range of Syrian rebel forces led by the group ...3 days ago - Albanese announces antisemitism taskforce, as synagogue firebombing investigation upgraded
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Anthony Albanese has announced an Australian Federal Police Special Operation Taskforce to combat antisemitism, after criticism from within and outside the Jewish community that the government has not done enough to deal with the escalating ...3 days ago
- Forgotten histories: what fetal and baby remains in medical collections tell us about inequality
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Siân Halcrow, Professor of Biological Anthropology, University of Otago Content warning: this story deals with infant loss and human remains acquired historically for use within museum contexts. A collection of fetal and baby skeletal remains at the University of Otagoâs W.D. Trotter ...3 days ago
- Bovaer is added to cow feed to reduce methane emissions. Does it get into milk and meat? And is it h...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Musgrave, Senior lecturer in Pharmacology, University of Adelaide Valdis Skudre/Shutterstock Concern has been rising over the use of a feed supplement, Bovaer 10, to reduce methane production in cows. Bovaer 10 consists of silicon dioxide (basically sand), propylene glycol ...3 days ago
- ACT and Te PÄti MÄori up in latest Taxpayers-Union Curia poll
The latest Taxpayers-Union Curia poll shows bumps for ACT and Te PÄti MÄori after the hÄŤkoi and introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill last month. ...3 days ago
- Government announces plan to increase banking competition at post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis spoke to media in the weekly post-Cabinet press conference. ...3 days ago
- Synagogue firebombing formally declared âterroristâ incident and investigation upgraded
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Fridayâs attack on Melbourneâs Adass Israel synagogue has been formally declared a âlikely terrorist incidentâ. This upgrades the investigation to come under the Joint Counter-terrorism Team, which includes the Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police and ...3 days ago
- Forgotten histories: what fetal and baby remains tell us about inequality in medical collections
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Siân Halcrow, Professor of Biological Anthropology, University of Otago Content warning: this story deals with infant loss and human remains acquired historically for use within museum contexts. A collection of fetal and baby skeletal remains at the University of Otagoâs W.D. Trotter ...3 days ago
- ACT & Te PÄti MÄori Gain In Final Taxpayers-Union Curia Poll For 2024; Centre-right Commands C...
The poll, conducted 1 to 3 December, has both National and Labour down 4.6 points from last month, National at 34.2% and Labour at 26.9%. ...3 days ago - China restricted young people from video games. But kids are evading the bans and getting into troub...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tianyi Zhangshao, PhD Candidate, Sydney Games and Play Lab, University of Sydney RDNE Stock Project/Pexels In late November, Australiaâs federal parliament passed landmark legislation banning under-16s from accessing social media. Details remain vague: we donât have a complete list of which ...3 days ago
- Watch: Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis face questions as ferry deadline looms
Christopher Luxon is due to speak to media in his regular post-Cabinet press conference. ...3 days ago
- After 54 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to a...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mehmet Ozalp, Associate Professor in Islamic Studies, Director of The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation and Executive Member of Public and Contextual Theology, Charles Sturt University Who could have predicted that after nearly 14 years of civil war and five years ...3 days ago
- The Al-Assad dynasty is over and a new day dawns in Syria
Myra Williamson, a senior lecturer in international law at AUT with a personal connection to Syria, explains the significance of the downfall of the Assad regime and her hopes for a peaceful transition to a democratic future for the country. We have just witnessed a historic day in Syria. The ...3 days ago - Not Too Late To Fix Controversial Fast-track Approvals Bill
The Bill retains several significant flaws that collectively mean that if enacted in its present form would make it the worst environmental legislation in our history, with scope for bad projects with significant adverse impacts to get approved. ...3 days ago
- âTeary-eyedâ Tongan PM resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
RNZ Pacific Tongan Prime Minister Huâakavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has resigned, the Tongan Parliament Office has confirmed. Huâakavameiliku resigned in Parliament today, ahead of the no confidence motion. âAt the opening of todayâs [Monday] session a teary-eyed Prime Minister asked the Lord Speaker if he could say a few words, before ...3 days ago
- After 5 decades of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mehmet Ozalp, Associate Professor in Islamic Studies, Director of The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation and Executive Member of Public and Contextual Theology, Charles Sturt University Who could have predicted that after nearly 14 years of civil war and five years ...3 days ago
- After 55 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to a...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mehmet Ozalp, Associate Professor in Islamic Studies, Director of The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation and Executive Member of Public and Contextual Theology, Charles Sturt University Who could have predicted that after nearly 14 years of civil war and five years ...3 days ago
- Review of science sector, role of prime minister’s chief science advisor won’t be announ...
The significant job vacancy has been causing concern in the science world since Christopher Luxon has refused to confirm when, or if, a new advisor will be appointed. ...3 days ago
- Cook Islands seeks âdecolonisationâ of international law at ICJ
The Cook Islands has used its first-ever appearance at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to advocate for the âdecolonisationâ of international law. While making an oral statement for an advisory opinion on the obligations of states regarding climate change, Auckland University senior lecturer Fuimaono Dr Dylan Asafo placed the ...3 days ago
- Newspoll returns to a tie after Coalition leads, but Labor has worst result this term in Resolve
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne A national Newspoll, conducted December 2â6 from a sample of 1,258, had a 50â50 tie, a one-point gain for Labor since the ...3 days ago
- As Australiaâs giant trees succumb to fire or drought, weâre racing to preserve their vital gene...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daniel Bar Ness, Research associate, University of Tasmania Giant old trees are survivors. But their size and age do not protect them against everything. They face threats such as logging or intensifying drought and fire as the climate changes. Tasmania has ...3 days ago
- The Spinoff guide to life: How to attend a tangi
The tikanga and kawa for tangi can vary from marae to marae and even whÄnau to whÄnau, but the broad principles tend to remain the same. Remain respectful, bear in mind that tikanga MÄori is central to all proceedings, and youâll be fine. For the uninitiated, tangi can be a daunting ...3 days ago
- Insulation standards shake up could save homes thousands, government says
The government says it could save at least $2300, and as much as $15,000 per home. ...3 days ago
- Prime Minister’s new chief press secretary starts
Finn Stitchbury has taken on the role for one year. ...3 days ago
- Dame Patsy Reddy to chair Climate Change Commission
The former Governor General Dame Patsy replaces Rod Carr, whose term ended last week. ...3 days ago
- Anti-Corruption Day 2024: Monday 9 December 2024 Is International Anti-Corruption Day
This day is a celebration of the progress in the fight against corruption since it was initiated; and a reminder that there is still a lot of work to be done. ...3 days ago
- A book for every year of your life: Part one, ages 0-30
From picture books to bell hooks, some reading inspiration for every age. Thereâs no such thing as age-appropriate books because thereâs no such thing as age-inappropriate books, unless youâre planning to give your four-year-old nephew a copy of Anna Karenina (although, like Thomas The Tank Engine it does have an ...3 days ago
- How satellites are bridging New Zealandâs connectivity gap
Many parts of the country still lack mobile coverage, but thatâs about to change thanks to One NZ and Starlinkâs Direct to Cell satellite technology. For those who need to stay connected in remote areas, the project could be transformational, reports Jihee Junn. Despite being one of the most developed ...3 days ago
- Ferry decision: Youâre gonna need a smaller boat
The Govt has left the Cook Strait ferries project drifting rudderless towards the rocks for 12 months â but there was an alternative The post Ferry decision: You’re gonna need a smaller boat appeared first on Newsroom. ...3 days ago - Welcome To Summer School For Ministers Toy Assembly (Climate Change 101 Curriculum Delivery)
Parents for Climate Aotearoa are holding the Toy Assembly to welcome the Prime Minister and cabinet Ministers to the Climate Change 101 Summer School to highlight that they also need to get the basics right and do them brilliantly. ...3 days ago
- Homelessness much worse than before COVID leaves agencies battling a perfect storm
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hal Pawson, Professor of Housing Research and Policy, and Associate Director, City Futures Research Centre, UNSW Sydney Rising homelessness across Australia is overwhelming the capacity of services to offer emergency help. New evidence in the Australian Homelessness Monitor 2024, released today, confirms ...3 days ago
- Up to 40% of bushfires in parts of Australia are deliberately lit. But weâre not doing enough to p...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nichola Tyler, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology Toa55/Shutterstock A recent bushfire in Kadnook, western Victoria, which destroyed at least one property and burned more than 1,000 hectares of land, is being investigated due to suspicion it was ...3 days ago
- Should we give students awards at school?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elise Waghorn, Lecturer, School of Education, RMIT University Tomertu/ Shutterstock Itâs almost the end of the school year. And that means itâs âawards seasonâ for school students. Before the holidays, students, teachers and families will gather for speech days ...3 days ago
- No booze after 9pm: What you need to know about Aucklandâs new alcohol rules
From today, liquor stores will have to close at 9pm. This article was originally published in August when the new rules were announced. In August, after almost a decade of legal battles with the supermarket duopoly, Aucklandâs councillors unanimously voted to adopt a new local alcohol policy that will restrict ...3 days ago
- Raft Of Politicians Expected At Save Our Mill Meeting In Tokoroa
The deputy PM is among those attending a community meeting about the mill, with calls for worker relief heading into Christmas. ...3 days ago
- Alice Doesnât Live Here Anymore at 50: the film that marks a path not taken in Scorseseâs career
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Danks, Associate professor in Cinema and Media Studies, RMIT University IMDB Alice Doesnât Live Here Anymore, released on December 9 1974, is a fascinating composite of both 1970s New Hollywood and the legacy of the women-centred melodrama of the 1930s ...3 days ago
- New research reveals a key evolutionary benefit of sleeping for a season â or for centuries
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natalie Jones, Lecturer in Ecology, Griffith University What can plants or animals do when faced with harsh conditions? Two options for survival seem most obvious: move elsewhere or adapt to their environment. Some organisms have a third option. They can escape not ...3 days ago
- The Greens try and rev up the climate debate
Itâs been a tough year for the opposition party. Now, it has its sights set on 2025 and beyond, writes Stewart Sowman-Lund for The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here. ...4 days ago
- NZ joins new group that ‘might be answer’ to US exhausting weapons in a war
The partnership "directly supports" America's defence strategy to boost "warfighting" capabilities. ...4 days ago
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