Treaty Principles Bill: A Storm of Criticism:

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 »

Casey Costello Faces Criticism Over Heavily Redacted OIA Requests

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has faced criticism for heavily redacting Official Information Act (OIA) requests related to the repeal amendments of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act.... Read more »

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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 »

Luxon Benefits from Bright Line Test Changes He Made

Wellington, New Zealand – Chris Luxon, leader of the National Party, has come under fire for his rapidly increasing personal wealth, which critics argue has been fueled by taxpayer... Read more »

Government Under Fire for Misleading Claims and Broken Promises

Government in Crisis: Misleading Claims and Broken Promises Fuel Public Outrage The honeymoon period for the new government appears to be over, as a string of misleading statements and... Read more »

The Smoke and Mirrors of New Zealand’s Health Policy: Casey Costello’s Controversial Stance

When Politics Meets Public Health: The Casey Costello Controversy Intriguing and Questioning: Associate Health Minister Casey Costello is facing a storm of criticism, caught in the crosshairs of a... Read more »

The Rise of the Oligarchy in Aotearoa: Is Power Concentrating in the Hands of the Few?

Wellington, New Zealand – Aotearoa is facing a growing concern: the rise of oligarchy, a system where a small elite group of wealthy individuals and corporations wield disproportionate influence... Read more »

A Colourblind Public Service: A Dangerous Illusion?

Photo / Archie, A Introduction: The New Zealand government has announced a new policy aimed at creating a “colourblind” public service, a move that has sparked debate about the... Read more »

David Seymour’s Colourblind State

Will Seymour’s Colourblind public service inadvertently lead to the very same outcome The government’s just dropped a new rule that says the public service needs to be “colourblind” –... Read more »

A Balancing Act: Equity Adjustor Score and the Fight for Māori and Pacifica Health

Introduction The recent introduction of the Equity Adjustor Score by Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand has sparked a debate about the best approach to addressing health inequities... Read more »