Social investment policy involves intervening early to reduce the cost to the state from at-risk groups. But a purely fiscal approach to social welfare ignores the systemic causes of poverty and need.
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Modern interpretations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi cause sometimes bitter political debate. But new research shows New Zealanders – especially younger ones – see the Treaty largely as a positive symbol.
The local and international track record of social investment funds and social impact bonds is far from convincing. A better-resourced public sector would be a simpler solution.
As she prepares to deliver of her valedictory statement to parliament, Jacinda Ardern will be remembered as an outstanding prime minister – though perhaps not for reasons of her own choosing.
New Zealanders have given the centre-right National Party a fourth consecutive term in office, despite a strong showing from Labour’s Jacinda Ardern.
As New Zealanders go to the polls, they may look back on the election campaign as a turning point in the country’s politics, regardless of the outcome.
Having won three straight elections, John Key is a hard act for anyone to follow as leader. That is now Bill English’s task.
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Research Associate, Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Politics, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Professor of Human Geography, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Waikato
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Professional Teaching Fellow in Social Work, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau