Everyone is so preoccupied with the diversions of government formation that there’s little talk of the outcome and who might be in the new roles. The lack of informed speculation about the policy accommodations of both options is bizarre and the sight of a media crew waiting in the parliamentary complex lobbies to report on […]
PollyAnna politics? The positive possibilities of the Red, Green and Black
Update 28/2/17 to include policy synergy on Trade Agreements and Employment relations. Printable version of PollyAnna politics All bets are off for the formation of a new government. But everyone seems to want a say. Me too! The Sunday Star Times reiteration at the weekend of National’s “Moral Auhority” (sic) that had been […]
A story of being a claimant in the “good times”.
The sight of Metiria Turei going alone to meet staff at the WINZ office about her 20 year old over-payment during the election campaign was an experience that raised the hairs on the back of my neck. Visiting the benefit office for an interview is amongst the most challenging memories of my young life. […]
National’s Roading policy subjected to Patrick Gower’s style reporting.
This is not a real article – fake news you could say – although the facts in it are real enough – but hold your judgment and see what you think. This article is a reversal of a recent one by NewsHub’s Patrick Gower about Labour’s proposed tertiary policy. I’ve changed the names and topics […]
Workplace Bullying Survey – 5-7 minutes
This is a survey on Workplace Bullying posted on behalf of Ada Cecilia Magadia Umali, a Masters student in Public Policy at Victoria University of Wellington. Given what has been in the news about staff in emergency units in public hospitals recently this is a live issue but Ada is collecting data from across the […]
A Mind Map of the mental health tsunami.
Late last year an article in the Guardian newspaper by George Monbiot discussed a recent report about the level of mental health problems among young people in the UK. I made a mind map of the ideas in the article as part of a submission to the suicide strategy. With the release of the […]
Scoop and Action Station do “Kai and Korero”. Can you come?
The Scoop Foundation invites Scoop’s friends and supporters to celebrate Scoop’s 18th birthday in style. Eighteen – the age to vote so we have planned a timely election year celebration. Join us after work on Friday 11 August from 5.45 – 8.00 pm at St Andrews on the Terrace for Kai and Korero, based on […]
Has the Suicide Prevention Strategy been side-lined?
Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing to some readers. There has been much negative coverage of the proposed NZ Suicide Prevention Strategy since Mike King left the suicide advisory group a few months ago saying that it was “a master class in butt covering”. We have recently heard that the government […]
Election hustings and other related events in Wellington
These meetings are taking place in Wellington in the lead-up to the election. Most, but not all, are specifically related to the election. Information is provided on a best efforts basis and we suggest you check with the website to confirm the information supplied before committing to an event. End Child Poverty Political Forum: Wellington […]
Do we need a money revolution?
Professor William Mitchell is in Wellington on Friday 28 July and he will be speaking at a Wellington event to discuss how Modern Monetary Theory could support New Zealand’s economy, society, environment, and way of life over the next 20 years. RSVP for this event Professor William Mitchell is a world leading economist a […]
Housing mindmap
Research Mapping with Research Resources for Scoop’s Hivemind debate The HiveMind debate is online on the Scoop Website at this address. If you would like to help this by editing the document please email info@publicgood.org.nz
Human Flourishing Conference
Registration are open for the 2017 St Andrews Trust for the Study of Religion and Society (SATRS) / Public Good Conference, at St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand Friday 5 May: 7.00–8.30pm (tea and coffee from 6.30pm) Saturday 6 May: 9.30am– 3.30pm (Registration from 9.00) HELP ALL HUMANS FLOURISH Join a creative mob […]
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