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Jeffrey Sachs on inequality and sustainable growth
The United States is living through an inequality crisis which is distorting and weakening its society, says Jeffrey Sachs, world-renowned professor of economics, leader in sustainable development… Audio
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That’s all-white then
Dr Katie Bruce attends an all-white panel on ‘minorities and justice’
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Economist Ann Pettifor: 'The public are not stupid'
Change to our economic systems will only be possible if the general public are entrusted with the real facts, says Ann Pettifor, one of the few economists to predict the 2007-2009 Global Financial… Audio
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Charity to offer interest-free loans to those in debt 'traps'
A charity working with financially vulnerable people is now able to offer them interest-free loans.
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Stopping Groundhog Day in disability services
A common complaint in disability services is around a poverty of experiences, expectations and connections for people with cognitive disabilities. Where for many every day can feel like Groundhog Day… Audio
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Healthcare for the elderly – a geographic lottery
New research from the New Zealand Aged Care Association is revealing the geographical barriers for elderly New Zealanders wanting to move into care. Using interRAI health assessment data the report… Audio
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Human Rights Review Tribunal “overwhelmed”
Serious under resourcing and a lack of personnel are being blamed for massive delays at New Zealand's tribunal dedicated to protecting our human rights. In a briefing paper to the Minister of Justice… Audio
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More work to do on NZ gender attitudes - Women's Council
One in five New Zealanders believe it's not ok for boys to play with dolls. That's one of the findings from a survey on gender attitudes commissioned by the National Council of Women last night. The… Audio
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Cafes push up prices after minimum wage rise
Expect to pay more for your coffee or eating out as the minimum wage rises. That's the warning from some businesses that have hiked prices to absorb the cost of a 75 cent increase in the minimum wage… Audio
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Minimum wage forcing prices up, businesses say
Business owners are being told they have no choice but to raise prices in response to rises in the minimum wage, if they want to stay afloat. The minimum wage rose 75 cents at the beginning of the… Audio
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Andrew Leigh: 'More African-Americans are under criminal supervision now than there were slaves in 1850'
Australia's shadow assistant treasurer Dr Andrew Leigh is a proponent of evidence-based policy through the use of random trials. His book, Randomistas, reveals why data should be the basis for… Audio
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Living wage rises 35 cents to $20.55
The wage, which is voluntary and has been around since 2013, aims to give people a better quality of life. Today's rise is the smallest since it was founded. Video, Audio
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OPINION: ‘We are a workforce who are being exploited’
Registered nurse Michelle Nicholls says pay inequity in nursing has existed for too long and it's time for that to change.
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Record number of children in state care - more than 6000
There are now more than 6000 children in state care, and Oranga Tamariki is struggling to recruit enough caregivers to keep up with demand.
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Haves and Have-nots - 1 April
Audio 1 Apr 2018Income inequality is at an all-time high. But does the poverty gap have to exist? Could new ways of fighting poverty make it a thing of the past? Host Guy Raz talks to TED speakers about how we’ve…
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Cathay Pacific ends skirts-only rule for female crew
Female cabin crew at Cathay Pacific have won a battle to scrap a rule forcing them to wear skirts.
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Working age Māori earn $140 less per week than average
A report released today has found the income gap for Māori compared to the rest of the population is now $2.6 billion annually.
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Gender Champions for Change
Elizabeth Broderick is the founder of the Male Champions for Change programme in Australia, which brings together male leaders to tackle workplace gender inequality. She set the programme up while she… Audio
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Genter's inequality comments: As a matter of fact
Saying old white men in their 60s need to start moving off boards is merely suggesting that other people, despite deserving to be there, currently aren't, Anna Connell writes.
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Lawyers survey points to endemic abuse by judges
A survey has found almost all criminal lawyers have suffered bullying or harassment on the job and for the most part judges are the worst offenders. The survey by the Criminal Bar association found 90… Audio
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Pele Navarro: Save Our Schools
Independent indigenous schools in the southern Philippines are under threat. Pele Navarro is in New Zealand representing the Save Our Schools network of Salupongan International, an organisation… Audio
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Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon to run for NY governor
The actress and liberal activist will challenge incumbent New York governor Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic nomination.
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Treasury poverty estimate out by 24,000 children
Treasury overstated how many children would be lifted out of poverty by the government's families package by 24,000.
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Vulnerable transient population the size of Hamilton
New research shows roughly 150,000 people are considered to be 'vulnerable transient' - a burgeoning trend that Auckland Action Against Poverty is calling a national emergency. The country's housing… Audio
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Sexual violence in NZ: 'We can be rid of it'
Every instance of sexual violence is preventable. Our society has a long way to go before we are rid of this problem, but we can be rid of it, writes Fiona McNamara.
