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Kaaren Mathias University of Canterbury theconversation.com The needs of people with mental health problems are increasing globally, especially following the turbulence of COVID. Even before the pandemic, it was clear that despite more resources for mental health services in New Zealand and Australia, the prevalence of mental health problems
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JD In a time when employers are crying out for workers, it’s interesting to analyse the unemployment statistics, always recognising that the figures themselves are something of a farce given what is or isn’t considered when they are compiled. For example, if you haven’t looked for a
Bryce Edwards Dr Bryce Edwards is the Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.nz Is it a problem that lobbying firms are being given contracts by government departments? Such firms, who assist private businesses
Gus Hubbard Gus Hubbard’s career and lifelong passion are in the field of mathematics education at all levels from new entrants to tertiary. Let me begin by saying my interest is in mathematics rather than politics. An acquaintance who was recently visiting on another matter, and who is aware
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The first post-election Taxpayers’ Union/Curia Poll was released yesterday. Unsurprisingly it has cemented the popularity of the new Government in waiting. Predictably, Chris Hipkins’s popularity has nose-dived like a lead balloon. Headline Results for November’s Taxpayers’ Union – Curia Poll: * National: 37.0% support (down 1.
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