Breadcrumbs List.
Politics and law
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The Popeyes' trademark battle
22 May 2024
The Popeyes' battle shows how big businesses protect their trademarks – even when they have no plans to come to New Zealand, writes Alexandra Allen-Franks.
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Power should be subsidised for struggling households
15 May 2024
The political system has almost completely wiped its hands of any overriding duty to ensure people have access to electricity, writes Professor Jodi Gardner.
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Dislocation in an age of ever more connection
14 May 2024
In an increasingly unstable world, 30,000 people become refugees each day. Their experience will likely be traumatic. But should trauma alone define how refugees are treated?
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From Munchy Mart to financial markets
14 May 2024
Juggling law and commerce with a permanent role in finance meant autumn graduate Paul Koraua left university with five years of professional experience.
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Jane Kelsey: fast-track law risks costly disputes
9 May 2024
The fast-track law could expose future New Zealand governments to expensive investment disputes, writes Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey.
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Standing up for what’s right: Bernard Sama
9 May 2024
From a prison in Southern Cameroon to Auckland’s Spark Arena, social work PhD graduate Bernard Sama has travelled a long way to reach this moment.
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How a landmark climate victory in Europe could affect NZ
29 April 2024
Analysis: Swiss women won a landmark case against their government's climate strategy. Vernon Rive examines the implications for climate justice in Aotearoa.
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Time to treat stalking as deadly crime
24 April 2024
Opinion: Unlike many other countries, Aotearoa lacks a provision in the Crimes Act criminalising stalking, Associate Professor Carrie Leonetti says this needs to change.
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Should ex-politicians lead universities?
23 April 2024
Opinion: Tom Baker sees potential risks from ex-politicians running universities.
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Law and other paradoxes: An unorthodox (and accidental) academic
23 April 2024
In an excerpt from her inaugural lecture, Alex Sims discusses her educational journey and research interests, highlighting the influences that have shaped her career.
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Restrengthening connections important step for Tiriti-based constitution
18 April 2024
Pacific law academic and lecturer Fuimaono Dylan Asafo says restrengthening connections between Māori and Pacific important first step for Tiriti-based constitution.
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UN expert on Indigenous rights visits Waipapa Marae
10 April 2024
A visiting expert discusses how constitutions can be instrumental in protecting Indigenous peoples' rights and cultures.