Breadcrumbs List.
Election
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Show us the (maths behind the) money!
20 September 2023
Opinion: It seems there is a cosy cartel among political parties: don’t ask to see our spreadsheets, and we won’t ask to see yours. But as Tim Hazeldine argues, if it is just back-of-the-envelope stuff, or wishful thinking, we need to know.
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Health targets good politics, not always good policy
16 September 2023
Opinion: If the National Party interprets health outcomes to mean shorter waiting times and increased rates of immunisation they will succeed, but it's a circular argument, argues Tim Tenbensel
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Politicians unanimous in support for healthy and sustainable research sector
15 September 2023
The University of Auckland hosted the politicians responsible for research, science and innovation to share how they see the future of the research landscape.
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This election won’t change much for our poorest households
14 September 2023
Opinion: Aotearoa’s two major parties are not doing enough to reduce child poverty and help low-wage families. Better strategies are needed, writes Susan St John.
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Online tool aligns voters' views with party policies
5 September 2023
Vote Compass, an online tool that helps voters align their views on important issues with political parties, is coming back for the 2023 New Zealand election.
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National's foreign buyers tax has international law risks
5 September 2023
Analysis: National's proposal for a tax on foreign buyers of residential property raises significant risks under international tax treaties, says Professor Craig Elliffe.
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Entrepreneurship education should be on election agenda
23 August 2023
Opinion: Entrepreneurship is pivotal to addressing Aotearoa’s biggest challenges including lagging productivity, social inequality, healthcare and climate change.
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Cultural reports provide context and compassion
22 August 2023
Opinion: We need to fund cultural reports if we want to work towards a safer and more humane society, writes Fuimaono Dylan Asafo.
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Politicians debate the issues that matter to Auckland and its people
14 August 2023
Election debate features four MPs, all alumni, from across the political spectrum, on how to sort the big issues affecting Aotearoa’s largest city.
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Does National’s transport plan add up?
1 August 2023
Opinion: The National Party’s transport policy risks locking the country into a car-dependent, high-carbon future, writes Timothy Welch.
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Enough of the housing density ‘debate’ already
8 June 2023
Opinion: Our current political environment only contributes to a state of inaction and delay in addressing critical and urgent urban matters, says Iresh Jayawardena