Victoria University of Wellington
Christine McCarthy looks at New Zealand political parties' criminal justice policies ahead of the general election, and argues open prisons would have a much better shot at prisoner reintegration than our current prison infrastructure.
Newshub
"You don't risk a big package over... a small percentage of the total package."
RNZ
Analysis - There's a battle brewing in the seat of Northland, with the future of one party potentially riding on the result, Jo Moir writes.
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By Richard Harman - September 3, 2020
RNZ
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins is disputing a claim from Greens co-leader James Shaw he gave "verbal sign-off" for the Green School proposal, describing it as a mischaracterisation.
Newshub
"Ha! That's the funniest thing yet," said National leader Judith Collins.
Newshub
Given the funding was not Hipkins' to dish out, he couldn't have given it any kind of sign-off.
RNZ
Greens leader James Shaw has been under the cosh for his Green School decision, but what's going on behind the scenes and will it cost votes? Social media rears it's sulky head, vaccination lies and debate over 'the single source of truth'. Plus, is Winston Peters in cabinet or not?
National's 'First 1000 days ' policy includes more flexibility around paid parental leave.
The Spinoff
Just because few parties have released LGBTQI+ policies doesn't mean the rainbow community won't hold them to account. A new policy tool highlights the rainbow policies that matter this year, and which parties support them. “For Queer people, politics is personal – we neither have the luxury nor
Kiwiblog
Bernard Hickey writes at Newsroom: Just like KiwiBuild, Auckland Light Rail, the Capital Gains Tax and effective climate change policies, this Government got bogged down in a welter of working grou…
The Spinoff
The global trophy cabinet swells for the NZ prime minister with a silver in the UK magazine Prospect’s ranking. While you might not guess it by listening to, say, Mike Hosking, the star of Jacinda Ardern continues to shine bright in the international firmament. Not only has the Nobel winning e
RNZ
NZNO says its members are "extremely disappointed and frustrated" at the lack of action to date and that the problem does require the government to get involved.
The Spinoff
Welcome to The Spinoff’s live updates for September 3, bringing you the latest on New Zealand news and the Covid-19 pandemic. The whole country is now in alert level two, with extra restrictions in Auckland. Official information here. Contact me at stewart@thespinoff.co.nz 8.00pm: The day in sum T
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Just because few parties have released LGBTQI+ policies doesn't mean the rainbow community won't hold them to account. A new policy tool highlights the rainbow policies that matter this year, and which parties support them. “For Queer people, politics is personal – we neither have the luxury nor
Stuff
"Why?" whispered Micaela Pinkerton-Stothers' father as he cradled her lifeless body on a cold July morning. The question is as urgent as ever.
Newsroom
A new report has again singled out NZ as one of the worst countries in the rich world to be a child.
RNZ
Dozens of infrastructure projects were awaiting approval when Greens co-leader James Shaw put his foot down on funding for a private Taranaki school.
Newshub
The doctored photo of the PM made it look like it was posted by Judith Collins' husband.
The Standard
Pollwatch returns, with a Labour majority government no longer a complete certainty, and with another poor result for National.
The Spinoff
Shane Reti has emerged in recent weeks as the opposition's most capable communicator in the age of Covid-19. Justin Giovannetti speaks with 'Dr Shane' about the changes he's brought to National and how he'd seek to improve New Zealand's response to the coronavirus. The National Party's path to ef
Newsroom
Unlike with the original lockdowns in late March, the Government moved too softly and slowly on CovidCard. It may have cost the economy $2b, writes Bernard Hickey
The Spinoff
In the second episode of Conversations that Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take we examine and discuss the detail and implications of the upcoming cannabis legalisation and control referendum. The debate around whether or not cannabis should be legalised for recreational use in this country is a lo
Stuff
OPINION: James Shaw's apology for the Green School fiasco was genuine and heartfelt, but raises big questions for the future of shovel-ready projects.
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By Richard Harman - September 2, 2020
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The Spinoff
The usual way electoral results maps are presented can be deceiving, over-emphasising large but sparsely populated rural areas and under-emphasising densely populated ones. Here's another way to make sense of 2020's election results. This post was updated on 16 November 2020 to reflect the final
NZ Herald
How is the next government going to look? Check results for each electorate and the nation
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