Breadcrumbs List.
Politics and law
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Climate change denial not about the science
12 February 2019
Opinion: Climate change is a direct challenge to the philosophy of neo-liberalism that has made a very small group of people exceedingly rich, writes Dr Neal Curtis.
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Strengthening civil society more important than ever
12 February 2019
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Planning a way out of housing unaffordability
7 February 2019
Opinion: Urban planning must return to its historical roots which balanced economic growth with national and regional interests, argues Dr Elham Bahmanteymouri.
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Time to address our rapidly ageing population
4 February 2019
Opinion: It's time the Government listened to advice and introduced pension policies appropriate for our rapidly ageing population, writes Dr Claire Dale.
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Brexit matters - even in NZ
25 January 2019
Opinion: The UK’s troubled attempts to ‘Brexit’ from the EU may seem distant, but it should give New Zealanders pause for thought, writes Professor John Morgan.
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A historical lens on Trump’s wall
23 January 2019
Opinion: Trump fights for his wall, the US budget impasse drags on: Dr Stephen Hoadley looks at the history and effect of walls on borders around the world.
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Legalising cannabis: exploding the myths
22 January 2019
At next year's election, New Zealanders will vote in a binding referendum on personal cannabis use. Are we ready? Professor Benedikt Fischer talks to RNZ National's Jesse Mulligan.
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Honorary degree for prominent philanthropist
22 January 2019
The University of Auckland will confer an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree on David Mace ONZM this week.
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The effectiveness of drug treatment courts
22 January 2019
Judge Peggy Hora talks to RNZ National's Kathryn Ryan about the benefits of alcohol and drug treatment courts, ahead of a conference at the University of Auckland looking at their future in New Zealand.
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The struggle against corruption
15 January 2019
Associate Professor Timothy Kuhner from the Auckland Law School has co-written a short film with staff members at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime called The Struggle Against Corruption.
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Top job for Justice Helen Winkelmann
7 January 2019
University of Auckland alumna the Honourable Justice Helen Winkelmann has been appointed to the country’s top judicial post as the new Supreme Court Chief Justice of New Zealand.
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Prisoner voting rights measure of democracy
18 December 2018
Opinion: The Supreme Court upheld a High Court decision over prisoners voting rights but the government is not prioritising a law change, writes Dr Edward Willis.