Introduction: The recent crash of the online submission portal for the Treaty Principles Bill, overwhelmed by thousands of submissions, has raised significant concerns about accessibility and the democratic process.... Read more »
Introduction David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill, while ostensibly aimed at clarifying the Treaty’s role in New Zealand law, has sparked widespread concern that it could serve as a Trojan... Read more »
Introduction: Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke, a young MP for Te Pāti Māori, has become a global symbol of Māori resistance against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Her powerful haka... Read more »
Introduction: The New Zealand government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is facing mounting pressure as Ngā Mōrehu, survivors of state-sanctioned abuse, demand the... Read more »
introduction Associate Health Minister Casey Costello is facing mounting pressure to resign after a series of missteps in her handling of heated tobacco product regulations. Despite public health officials,... Read more »
Introduction The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2023, or MACA Act, presents a complex and concerning picture for the future of New Zealand’s coastal environments and the... Read more »
Prime Minister Christopher’s Claims on Gang Membership: A Lack of Empirical Evidence Raises Concerns
Introduction Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made bold statements regarding the growth of gangs in the country, claiming a staggering 73% increase in membership and a recruitment drive under... Read more »
Introduction: David Seymour’s recent Treaty debate has many criticizing the Treaty Principles Bill’s divisive nature and its potential to undermine the Treaty of Waitangi. Seymour’s argument hinges on the... Read more »
Introduction: On November 12th, 2024, the coalition government will deliver a public apology to 200,000 survivors who endured physical, mental, psychological, sexual abuse and torture while in state care... Read more »