Does far-right extremism still threaten New Zealand?
By Paul Spoonley In the hours after the Christchurch mosque attacks on March 15 last year, I wrote that I hoped New Zealand would finally stop believing it was immune to far-right extremist violence. A year on, I’m not sure enough has changed. I’ve researched...
Fossil fuel-free superannuation: What is the deal? 🔊
Last week an announcement was made by the government surrounding changes to default KiwiSaver funds. In a bid to align with the zero-carbon bill, in 2021, when the terms of default KiwiSaver end, they will no longer be able to invest in fossil fuels or illegal...
Dear John, could you be the Kingmaker? Intriguing possibilities in 2020 New Zealand election
By Luke Oldfield Recent political polling suggests that the 2020 New Zealand general election will be a close affair. The result could very well rely on the success of minor parties, and the horse trading that goes on between the parties before and after polling day....
What are the social impacts of climate change?
By Ben Goldson With the impacts of climate change increasingly apparent, how will this manifest in society? During the lead-up to the 2016 primary season for the Democratic Party, candidate Bernie Sanders cited climate change as the largest threat to America’s...
Can a Democratic candidate win the 2020 presidential election against Donald Trump?
By Todd Schaefer For the Democratic Party in 2020, the US presidential election represents both an opportunity and a threat. For the Democratic Party in 2020, the US presidential election represents both an opportunity, and a threat. It is an opportunity, because...
Should we be alarmed about the spread of COVID-19? 🔊
Global alarm is increasing around the growing spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. How did it begin? How dangerous is it? What needs to be done now to protect public health? Maria Armoudian speaks with Paul R. Hunter. Paul R. Hunter is a Professor of...Subscribe by Email
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