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NZ’s invasive pest control needs a new approach – starting with local government reform
2+ day, 6+ min ago (867+ words) As Cabinet considers proposals to amalgamate regional authorities as part of its overhaul of local government, much of the discussion has focused on rate increases, roads and water infrastructure. Almost no one is asking how the reconfiguration will affect New…...
NZ creates remarkably valuable tech firms. How can it keep more of the benefits?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (468+ words) A new stocktake of the tech ecosystem shows NZ has grown companies now valued at more than $133 billion. But is it as good at retaining them?...
The biggest atomic blast in Australia happened 70 years ago – mysteries about its impact linger
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (17+ words) The Conversation...
NZ’s complex problems require visionary solutions, not quick fixes. Here’s how we can govern for the future
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (474+ words) Election campaigns focus on today’s pressures. But NZ’s biggest challenges span decades and may require new institutions....
NZ’s regional air routes are under pressure. Is more government intervention the answer?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (512+ words) Fuel prices have exposed a deeper problem in NZ’s regional air network. Struggling routes may need public support if smaller communities are to stay connected....
Lowering tackle height in rugby led to sharp decline in concussion rates – new study
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (731+ words) Rugby is a physical sport, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the tackle. In amateur and school rugby union, tackles are responsible for well over half of all match injuries, making them the single biggest source of injury…...
Delving into ‘deep time’: what NZ’s ancient past reveals about its present
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1005+ words) We know Aotearoa New Zealand is home to many geographically and biologically special features. Yet few of us know it also has its very own measure of “deep time”. Known as the New Zealand Geological Timescale, it has just undergone…...
Auckland is NZ’s ‘primate city’ but its potential remains caged in by poor planning and vision
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (831+ words) The recent report comparing Auckland to nine international peer cities delivered an uncomfortable truth: our largest city is falling behind, hampered by car dependency, low-density housing and “weak economic performance”. The Deloitte State of the City analysis was no surprise…...
Friday essay: I had to crowdfund my cancer treatment in Australia’s ‘universal’ health-care system
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1381+ words) Too many Australians affected by cancer are being financially ruined or receiving sub-optimal (or no) care, due to cost or distance – and it’s everyone’s problem....
Vodafone has suffered another major outage. A telco expert explains what went wrong
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (317+ words) The nationwide outage highlights problems with how the network is designed....