It’s disappointing a women’s group has been blocked from holding an event at Christchurch City Libraries to discuss the proposed amendments to the Births Deaths Marriages Relationships Registration Bill, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says. Christchurch City Libraries cancelled the group’s event after receiving complaints from some people who do not wish the legislation…
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Animal rights and climate activists to protest leaders debate in Chch tonight
Animal rights organisation SAFE is joining Extinction Rebellion at their demonstration at The Press Leaders Debate, to be held at the Christchurch Town Hall tonight. SAFE spokesperson Will Appelbe said more needs to be done if we are to avoid the worst effects of the climate emergency. “Animal agriculture is our largest contributor to our…
Analysis shows how the Greens have changed the language of economic debate in New Zealand
Analysis shows how the Greens have changed the language of economic debate in New Zealand University of Canterbury’s Professor Bronwyn Hayward, Geoffrey Ford and Associate Professor Kevin Watson discuss Hipkins’ recent suggestion that Green policies help keep Labour honest on environmental and social issues in article on The Conversation. They explore the significance of language…
Contrasting styles, some substance: five experts on the first TV leaders’ debate of NZ’s election
Contrasting styles, some substance: five experts on the first TV leaders’ debate of NZ’s election Prime Minister and Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National Party leader Judith Collins have met for the first televised debate of the 2020 election campaign. UC’s Professor Bronwyn Hayward was one of five experts watching the debate closely for what…