How Are Other Countries Around the World Preparing for Their Ageing Populations?
Words by Shahirah Hamid, 360info. Additional writing from Jack Marshall. Countries worldwide are grappling with the challenges of an ageing population. So how do we come up with solutions and measures to address this age-old problem? People are living longer,...
How does it feel to be conscripted for a war you don’t support?
Photo by Filip Andrejevic on Unsplash Ksenia Babich A year ago today (21 September), the Russian authorities announced the start of “partial mobilisation” – calling up reserve soldiers to fight in the war against Ukraine. Not everyone liable for military...
How Can Ruapehu’s Ski Fields Reimagine Their Future Amid Climate Change Challenges?
Ruapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of NZ’s iconic volcano Holly Thorpe, University of Waikato As a former competitive snowboarder and instructor, and later a researcher of snow sports, I’ve been lucky to enjoy ski resorts...
Racism and democracy: Why do claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging?
Photo by Jacky Zeng on Unsplash Dominic O’Sullivan, Charles Sturt University It’s a coincidence that New Zealand elects a new parliament on October 14, the same day Australians decide whether (at the request of Indigenous people) they will entrench in the...
Sustain: What can be done about invasive species?
Red imported fire ant. Photo by Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC0 1.0 Sustain is a podcast brought to you by Ngā Ara Whetū: Centre for Climate, Biodiversity, and Society. Invasive species are costing us billions of dollars, but what can be done about it?...
Another day, another roadblock: how should NZ law deal with disruptive climate protests?
Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato Photo by Tom Seger on Unsplash The most recent protest by the Restore Passenger Rail climate protest group, in which a Wellington car dealership was defaced with red paint, is not just the latest in a local movement –...
Will Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater Disrupt The World’s Seafood Trade?
Words by Ming Wang, Dalian Maritime University, China Photo by Marco Verch The global seafood market faces turmoil with the release of the Fukushima nuclear wastewater from Japan into the Pacific Ocean, computer modelling predicts. Japan announced in 2021 it will...
With Future Diets Face Shortages of Micronutrients, Is it Time to Consider How We Feed People?
Mahya Tavan, Massey University and Bi Xue Patricia Soh, Massey University Photo by Chantal Garnier on Unsplash Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutrient deficiency around the world. Severe iron deficiency, also known as anaemia, affects nearly...
Is the meteoric rise of “buy now, pay later” a financial risk for Kiwi youth?
Aaron Gilbert, Auckland University of Technology and Ayesha Scott, Auckland University of Technology Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash There are few stores without an Afterpay logo displayed on the door, or that don’t offer Laybuy at their online checkout. And...Subscribe by Email
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