The election of the Lange-Douglas government on July 14, 1984, was the moment the old New Zealand gave way to a new New Zealand. Its historic influence is still felt in most areas of life today.
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Arguments for electoral reform in the UK just got stronger with a low Labour vote delivering a massively disproportionate number of seats.
Many datasets have gaps and biases due to how the information was gathered. Developers must account for this to avoid embedded wrong assumptions being carried across to train future AIs.
Some professions offer rehabilitation for workers guilty of misconduct. But the rules in New Zealand are inconsistent and a better model could save careers and public investment in expensive training.
Mining has not been particularly lucrative for New Zealand. It makes little economic sense to focus on digging for minerals, despite claims the new mines will aid in the country’s green transition.
Resource laws and processes have tried to keep politics out of decision making. But this technocratic approach carries its own problems. The challenge is getting the balance right.
Feelings of embarrassment or shame can deter some people from seeking necessary healthcare, and their experiences are absent from conventional health surveys.
Recruiters are now routinely using AI to automate the screening of CVs and interview videos. But human bias already exists in the AI data – and it can even be heightened by the algorithm.
Finance minister Nicola Willis is promising to chart a ‘middle course’ in her first budget. Her bigger challenge is to bring middle New Zealand along with her.
The latest census figures are released this week, but the long-term trends are already clear: we will soon be more Māori and more Asian, fertility rates are dropping, and more citizens are leaving.
The global trade in data means minor drug dealing by 16-year-olds on social media could hurt their ability to get a job, house or insurance in their 30s.
New research highlights common threads in cancer survivors’ stories, including the effort it takes to navigate the health system, even for a diagnosis, and the struggle to fund unsubsidised treatments.
New mothers can experience anxiety and depression. But rushed appointments and impersonal checklists leave many fearful of being judged inadequate or unfit if they admit to struggling.
Poor personal and party polling early in the government’s term puts the spotlight on Christopher Luxon’s leadership. He has the power bases, but can he mobilise them effectively – and in time?
The coalition is increasingly using parliamentary urgency, cutting the public service and fast-tracking legislation – all of which risks upsetting the equilibrium between government and the governed.
Otak yang stres dan lelah akan cenderung ‘overthinking’. Orang yang suka berpikir mendalam, rentan terhadap kecemasan, dan orang yang merasakan emosi mendalam juga cenderung berpikir berlebihan.
The coalition has made good on pledges to repeal, reduce or reverse the previous government’s policies. But the real test will be paying for its own policies and staying stable in the process.
A stressed out and tired brain will be more likely to overthink. Deep thinkers, people who are prone to anxiety or low mood, and those who are feel emotions deeply are also more likely to overthink.
Compreender como os principais nutrientes circulam pelo mundo dentro dos alimentos comercializados fornece uma visão melhor da saúde da população global e como a desigualdade entre os países a afeta
Education needs to address the big gaps in the knowledge around the menstrual cycles and the impact menstruation has on a wide range of health outcomes.
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Senior Lecturer in Public Health, Massey University
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Professor and leader of drug research team, Massey University
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Associate Professor in Public Health, Massey University
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Professor, Technology Management, Massey University
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Professor of Geography, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University
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Honorary Research Associate, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University
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Professor, School of Management, Massey University
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Professor of Social and Health Psychology, Massey University
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Senior Researcher in Drug Policy and Health Law, Massey University
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Research Associate in Public Health, Massey University
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Associate Professor in Planning, Massey University
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Senior Data Analyst, Massey University
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Distinguished Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University
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Professor of Politics, Massey University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Public Health, SHORE & Whāriki Research Centre, Massey University
