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the Guardian
Since 1975, MÄori have been able to reclaim land through a tribunal â but its reach is limited and now they are exploring other options
The Conversation
New Zealand continues to pursue an elimination strategy to stamp out community infections with the Delta variant. But it will need incentives and some degree of compulsion to raise vaccination rates.
Stuff
Only vaccinated essential workers should be allowed out of Auckland to ensure the South Island's 300-plus days as a Covid-free fortress remains intact, an expert says.
the Guardian
Todayâs challenges demand radical action. The old orthodoxy of free markets and hands-off government wonât cut it, says political economist Michael Jacobs
Newsroom
Following revelations about the in-court behaviour of a Napier judge, five women tell Newsroom of their experiences in the Family Court.
bowalleyroad.blogspot.com
When Reality Goes West: New Zealanders unrepresented by the Mayor of Westland, Bruce Smith, might struggle to accept the proposition that t...
Pundit
Police action to enforce lockdown rules is necessary. Police enforcement of uncertain rules can be overzealous. Both of these things can be true at once.
The Standard
Even in a time of crisis, people have human rights that must be upheld.
Māori Television
The extra funding will help with the distribution of an additional 60,000 food parcels and 10,000 wellbeing packs.
Rent increases strongest in the central North Island, weak in Wellington with a big decline in Queenstown
Pundit
The research evidence is that humans, even experts, are poor forecasters.
The average amount first home buyers are paying for a home is estimated to have increased by $118,000 in the year to July
Newsroom
A single Covid case in your workplace and access to NZ's largest export market could be cut off, officials warn.
Newsroom
Meridian Energy says that when it's needed most, Rio Tinto refuses to give power back to the people.
Newsroom
Until this week, Genesis Energy had steadfastly refused to discuss any future beyond 2030 for the coal and gas-fired plant. That's just changed.
Newsroom
The renewable power gentailer will seek bids from Tesla and others to build a 100MW battery in the North Island, 50 times bigger than New Zealand has seen before.
RNZ
Kaimoana, including fish, crayfish, and mussels were Māori authorities' top commodities export in 2020 at $311 million.
Newsroom
Opinion: The main argument for lockdowns is our health systems could get overwhelmed. But maybe NZ should invest more in those health systems than locking down and costing the country billions of dollars
The Spinoff
Amid a delta outbreak, a pandemic still roaring around the world, and a push towards reopening borders, we should consider the realities at the sharp end of the NZ health system, writes former Intensive Care doctor Alex Kazemi. Buried somewhere in the landslide of articles about the current pande
The Spinoff
Empathy and understanding for those with Covid is admirable but let's extend it to all communities, argues Auckland councillor Efeso Collins. It was only a year ago that South Auckland-based journalist Mariner Fagaiava-Muller asked the question in relation to a Covid community case in our local a
Stuff
Reserve Bank governor explains decision to 'hold' and why lockdowns could ultimately push up the OCR.
Stuff
OPINION: Like many silly ideas, the Thank a Farmer hashtag that has been popping up all over social media can trace its origins back to the US.
The Conversation
Viral memes and catchphrases can turn personal experiences into a political expression of shared awareness.
The Spinoff
How can we plan for the future without knowing how fast and where our population will grow? Bernard Hickey looks at whether Aotearoa needs an actual population policy, not just migrant settings. Follow When the Facts Change on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast provider.
Newsroom
Hunters have become such powerful lobbyists, they appear to have the Department of Conservation working to serve their interests over the environment, Marie Russell argues.
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RNZ
There are only 5 million people in New Zealand but we produce enough food to feed about 40m. Who's gobbling all our goods?
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