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We planted pine in response to Cyclone Bola – with devastating consequences. It is now time to invest in natives

During Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle the poor management of exotic plantations – primarily pine – has again led to extensive damage in Tairāwhiti. Critical public infrastructure destroyed; highly productive agricultural and horticultural land washed away or buried; houses, fences and sheds knocked over; people’s lives and dreams upended; people dead.

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We need to break the cycle of crisis in Aotearoa New Zealand’s arts and culture. It starts with proper funding

In times of crisis, arts, culture and creative experiences play an essential role. Whether through a music gig, a performing arts festival, a visual art exhibit or a well-thumbed book – these bring joy, comfort and relief in troubled times.

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'It sends shivers down my spine what we manage to achieve'

Newton Central School has honed its co-governance model for a quarter of a century. Its board co-chairs talk to Nikki Mandow about why shared leadership is a critical part of Aotearoa's future.

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Children can now report rights violations directly to the UN – it's progress, but Aotearoa New Zealand still needs to do more

The latest report into the rights of children in Aotearoa New Zealand has painted a mixed picture of how the country treats young people.

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Political shortsightedness exposes NZ to roulette of risk

As the 2023 election draws closer, the University of Otago is getting behind the political spin to critically examine the issues facing Aotearoa. Part one argues this election year is an opportune time for parties to display commitment to building long-term thinking into policies and systems.

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Who moves and who pays? Lessons from past of managed retreat

As the cleanup from the Auckland floods continues, and Cyclone Gabrielle hits already saturated parts of the North Island, many people and communities are wondering about the future of their cherished places and homes

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Why restoring long-distance passenger rail makes sense in New Zealand -- for people and the climate

A recent parliamentary inquiry into passenger rail drew 1700 submissions, suggesting growing support for the return of long-distance trains in Aotearoa.

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Reports on racism raise challenges in election year

Two reports on racism in New Zealand released by the Human Rights Commission land at a time when political rhetoric around racism is escalating again.

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Waitangi Day 2023: why Article 3 of the Treaty deserves more attention in the age of 'co-governance'

The heated (and often confused) debate about “co-governance” in Aotearoa New Zealand inevitably leads back to its source, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. But, as its long-contested meanings demonstrate, very little in the Treaty of Waitangi is straightforward.

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A growing number of non-Māori New Zealanders are embracing learning te reo – but there's more to it than language

As we approach another Waitangi Day, we should be thinking again about what Te Tiriti o Waitangi means.

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New Zealand's tax system is under the spotlight (again). What needs to change to make it fair?

Aotearoa New Zealand’s new Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, has said we should look at ways to make the tax system fairer. Finance associate minister David Parker made a similar point almost a year ago, though there was little real action after his comments.

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Why travelling Brits should engage with te ao Māori

"I knew there was something uncomfortable about being British in a colonised country, but I didn’t have the knowledge to articulate the basis of that anxiety." Scottish expat Fran Barclay argues Brits abroad can be an asset to Aotearoa - but only if they make an effort to engage with…

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Ardern enjoys fitting farewell amid co-governance clashes

Departing prime minister Jacinda Ardern said goodbye to Rātana - and Aotearoa - as political jostling begins ahead of the election.

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Insects and spiders make up more than half NZ's animal biodiversity – time to celebrate these spineless creatures

After almost two decades of championing native birds in an annual competition, Aotearoa is going to begin celebrating its spineless creatures this year.

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Green streets: why protecting urban parks and bush is vital as our cities grow and become denser

More than half of the world’s population lives in cities. In Aotearoa New Zealand, the proportion of people who live in towns or cities exceeds 86%. With our lives increasingly lived in urban environments, it’s vital for our personal wellbeing – and the planet’s – that city planners find ways…

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Clarity from the Confusing Swirl of China

Fifty years ago this month, Aotearoa New Zealand established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. Some stories are too often drowned out by diplomacy, geopolitics, and trade.

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New gigs the new normal

As Aotearoa’s technology industry grapples with a digital skills shortage, our biggest telco and digital services company is using Artificial Intelligence to create opportunities for its employees. Diana Dobson reports | Content partnership

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NZ's proposed pumped storage hydropower project will cost billions – here's how to make it worthwhile

Greater electrification of the economy is an essential part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate policy, as set out in the emissions reduction plan.

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A new study shows NZ’s young minorities feel racism differently – wealth or being able to ‘pass’ as white makes a difference

Racism in Aotearoa New Zealand has been increasingly under the spotlight in recent years. The 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks amplified conversations about racial equality that continued in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests.

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What the data doesn't show about Asian health

The pioneering example of Māori and Pacific Islanders, with service models such as Whānau Ora, shows a way forward to improve the health system for Asian communities in NZ, writes Denzel Chung

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New Zealand's climate change education needs to better engage pupils

Climate education has yet to be prioritised by the Ministry of Education but an effective learning programme has already been developed and trialled in Aotearoa, says Dr Jenny Ritchie

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‘The original art galleries’: protecting New Zealand’s hidden Māori rock art

Few know of the drawings scattered across Aotearoa, some of them dating from first arrival of humans, but iwi and scientists are working to change that

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Bike odyssey may have saved netballer's life

Kelly Hutton was two-thirds of the way into an epic attempt to cycle through Aotearoa, when her cancer caught up with her. The netball trailblazer spoke to Suzanne McFadden about her journey against all odds.

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Banning menthol cigarettes and more health warnings are only the start. Australia could look to NZ for how to do tobacco control

This week’s announcement of a raft of new tobacco control measures – including banning menthol products and proposing health warnings on individual cigarettes – are important and welcome.

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NZ is on climate glide time

Many firsts were achieved at COP27 to which Aotearoa enthusiastically signed up, but we have a chasm between climate commitment and action.

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