Turei To Be Interviewed By MSD: Gordon Campbell On The Real Truth Deficit In Welfare
It has been astonishing to see the amount of time and energy being spent on what Greens co-leader Metiria Turei did or didn’t do properly as a beneficiary back in the early 1990s – as compared to how little time and energy is being put into the point of her personal example.
Turei was citing her case in order to query whether much has changed – especially when it comes down to whether the current benefit levels and targeting rules at WINZ are helping or hindering today’s beneficiaries to escape from poverty. More>>
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Gordon Campbell: On The Bojo Visit
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Tertiary Ed: Government Responds To Productivity Commission
The work programme will focus on four key areas. • Creating a more student-centred system • Meeting the needs of industry through relevant, responsive, and supportive teaching • Improving performance across the system • Enabling and encouraging innovative new models and providers More>>
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PM's Science Advisor: Youth Suicide In NZ Discussion Paper
The paper discusses the multiple factors involved in youth suicide and possible and evidence-based approaches to prevention. It points out the very different context in which young people now live their lives and the challenges of the transition from childhood to adulthood. More>>
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Drug Deaths: Accurate Information Is Vital
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Backing Dunne & Seymour: National Signals Election Intentions
“We are encouraging National supporters to give their electorate vote to ACT candidate, David Seymour, in Epsom, and United Future candidate, Peter Dunne, in Ohariu – and their party vote to National." More>>
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Climate Policy: Govt's New Proposals For ETS
“Last year, as a result of stage one of the review, we announced the phase out of the one-for-two measure in the ETS. I am now announcing further changes as a result of stage two of the review.” More>>
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PM's Press Conference: Boris, Infrastructure, Immigration, Drugs
Prime Minister Bill English opened this week's post-cabinet press conference by revisiting that day's announcement of 'Crown Infrastructure Partners'... More>>
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Fund For PPP Plans: Govt Embraces Targeted Rates To Spur Urban Infrastructure
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Now We Are 18: Scoop’s Kai And Korero
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Scoop HiveMind: Making Housing Affordable – Let’s Crack It
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