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COP26 has all the hallmarks of a Greek tragedy
6 November 2021
Opinion: The Climate Summit in Glasgow has all the hallmarks of a Greek tragedy. The protagonists fervidly express their concerns and ambitions, but the audience senses failure, writes Professor Klaus Bosselmann.
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Old wine in new bottles: why the NZ-UK free trade agreement fails to confront the challenges of a post-Covid world
28 October 2021
Opinion: When the sales pitch for a free trade agreement is that “British consumers will enjoy more affordable Marlborough sauvignon blanc, mānuka honey and kiwifruit, while Kiwis enjoy the benefit from cheaper gin, chocolate, clothing and buses”, you know this is hardly the deal of the century, writes Professor Jane Kelsey.
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New Oranga Tamariki report a mixed bag
5 October 2021
Opinion: The children's ministry must change from an organisation that employs social workers to become a social work organisation, writes Ian Hyslop
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Legal expert invited by Thomas Piketty to speak at global lecture series
5 October 2021
Associate Professor Tim Kuhner from the University of Auckland Law School has been invited to present his latest book, Tyranny of Greed. Trump, Corruption, and the Revolution to Come, at a prestigious lecture series held in Paris.
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Modern slavery: Time for NZ legislation
21 September 2021
Opinion: The Centre for Research on Modern Slavery is challenging the government with a new White Paper that urges establishment of a Modern Slavery Act.
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Time to review asylum-seeker support
19 September 2021
Opinion: Bernard Sama explains why - and how - we must strengthen mental well-being in the entire refugee status determination procedure in New Zealand.
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When will NZ stop honouring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?
18 September 2021
Opinion: Absent-mindedly paying tribute to Turkish dictator Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is a stain on NZ’s integrity. It's time we stopped, writes Maria Armoudian.
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Mai i te whakatuapeka ki te kēhi o te kōti
13 September 2021
Ko te mahi auaha o ngā roia i kōkiri i ngā kēhi tūkino mana tangata puta noa i te ao te kaupapa o tētahi pukapuka hou nā te mātanga torangapū o Waipapa Taumata Rau a Tākuta Maria Armoudian.
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Q&A on New Zealand's refugee system
9 September 2021
Opinion: The terror attack at Lynn Mall last week has led to many questions being asked about the refugee process in New Zealand, writes Dr Anna Hood.
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Why Afghanistan was worth it
9 September 2021
Opinion: It's time to look forward with hope and generosity. Stephen Hoadley reflects on the US exit from Afghanistan and shares his expectations of the road ahead.
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Tax law professor’s research to be taught at Harvard
5 August 2021
Research by Professor Craig Elliffe from the University of Auckland Law School has been selected for inclusion in a course taught at the famous public policy Harvard Kennedy School of Harvard University.
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Beware the ‘forgotten’ war
27 July 2021
Opinion: NZ must consider risks and opportunities presented by the fragile Korean armistice and be aware of shifting East Asia power balances, writes Stephen Hoadley.
