Choosing our destiny: why do Pentecostal churches oppose COVID response efforts?
By Fraser Macdonald Fraser Macdonald examines why Destiny Church and other New Zealand Pentecostalists oppose lockdowns and vaccination. Was anyone surprised when New Zealand’s self-made Apostle Brian Tamaki courted controversy and arrest by participating in two...
Why are the New Zealand Wars still important? 🔊
Today, Thursday, the 28th of October in Aotearoa New Zealand, is the annual national day of remembrance for the New Zealand Wars. The New Zealand Wars of the 19th century between the indigenous Māori people and British colonial troops and supporters are one of...
Has AUKUS diminished the non-nuclear security strategy of New Zealand?
By Luke Hazelton & Robert Patman Despite claims that a new strategic alliance between Australia, the UK, and US (AUKUS) had marginalised New Zealand, there are indications this development could bolster the significance of Wellington’s non-nuclear stance in the...
How should Aotearoa respond to the Taiwan-China flashpoint?
By Alexander Gillespie The political temperature is rising in the South China Sea, and its effects will be felt in the South Pacific before long. Recent incursions by the Chinese air force into Taiwan’s air defence zone have ratcheted up already tense relations, with...
How can Aotearoa apply what we have learnt from COVID to other challenges?
By Jim Metson New Zealand’s Covid response has been praised for being led by research, expertise and evidence. Let’s use the same approach for all the big challenges we face, writes Jim Metson. While the arrival of the Delta variant into New Zealand was not...
What next for Aotearoa’s COVID strategy?
By Michael Plank The COVID-zero strategy may be past its use-by date, but New Zealand still has a vaccination advantage. The announcement today that New Zealand will introduce a vaccination certificate by November is welcome news. Whether by “carrot” or “stick”,...
How can we reduce inequities in Aotearoa? ▶
Around the world, Covid-19 has exposed and deepened existing social inequities. Frontline workers are typically low paid and often from disadvantaged groups. Women have borne the brunt of caring responsibilities during the pandemic which has had negative effects on...
What are the challenges facing Aotearoa’s water? ▶
What are the challenges facing Aotearoa’s water? This discussion will focus on identifying the big water challenges facing New Zealand and the role that different stakeholders can play in tackling water issues. Hosted by UniServices at the University of...
When will New Zealand stop honouring this genocidal dictator?
By Maria Armoudian Absent-mindedly paying tribute to murderous Turkish dictator Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is a stain on this country’s integrity. It’s time we did something about it, writes Maria Armoudian. Last week, in what once seemed to many an...Subscribe by Email
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