Racism and democracy: Why do claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging?
Photo by Jacky Zeng on Unsplash Dominic O’Sullivan, Charles Sturt University It’s a coincidence that New Zealand elects a new parliament on October 14, the same day Australians decide whether (at the request of Indigenous people) they will entrench in the...
Why is the UN calling for a gendered approach to climate – and how does Aotearoa stack up?
Photo by UN Women Gallery , licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 By Bex Ansell and Izzy Renton On November 14th, 2022, COP27 included the conference’s first-ever day devoted to gender. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, laid out three things the UN Climate...
How can we reduce inequities in Aotearoa? ▶
Around the world, Covid-19 has exposed and deepened existing social inequities. Frontline workers are typically low paid and often from disadvantaged groups. Women have borne the brunt of caring responsibilities during the pandemic which has had negative effects on...
An unequal world: Are we facing more conflict?
By Paul Rogers Rising inequality provides ripe pickings for militant Islamist groups plotting insurgencies – and ensures the ‘war on terror’ is far from over. My most recent column warned of the escalating threat of worsening conflicts driven by al-Qaida, Isis and...
Is it time for a wealth tax on billionaires?
By Chuck Collins The US’s billionaires have amassed democracy-distorting concentrations of wealth and power as millions have been thrown into poverty, says Chuck Collins. What should good societies do when a wealthy few reap enormous financial windfalls during a...
An economic divide: What are the myths about poverty in the United States? 🔊
The COVID-19 pandemic in America has exposed distinct economic divides throughout the country. But much of the issue of poverty in the US is based on public images rather than empirical evidence. What are the myths about poverty in the US? Can a better understanding...
Should Aotearoa have a wealth tax?
By Craig Elliffe The recent announcement by the Green Party of a proposed wealth tax raises many important questions about the taxation system in New Zealand. The recent announcement by the Green Party[1] of a proposed wealth tax raises many important questions about...
How bad is poverty in New Zealand? 🔊
Poverty is a prevalent issue in Aotearoa, with the narrative often around inequality amongst our most vulnerable communities. New research conducted by AUT’s New Zealand Work Research Institute has found that more than 50,000 working households live in poverty across...
How does income inequality affect obesity?
National income and income inequality impacts on body size of children and adolescents, according to new research from the University of Auckland, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. A study of over 200,000 children in 36 countries including New Zealand, Australia...Subscribe by Email
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