The current economic downturn has sparked intense debate, with accusations swirling around the government’s potential role in orchestrating the crisis to pave the way for privatization. While no concrete... Read more »
Introduction: The Treaty Principles Bill, currently undergoing parliamentary select committee hearings, is facing a barrage of criticism from historians, legal experts, academics, and organizations nationwide. The hearings have highlighted... Read more »
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 »