Digging 'wellbeing' out of a fiscal hole
Colin James takes a look at the Government’s upcoming fiscal update and Budget Policy Statement.
Opinion
'Stalinist' or 'exciting' education change
'Stalinist' or 'exciting' education change
The responses "Stalinist'' and "exciting'' were quickly picked up in discussion about the Tomorrow's School Review released last week. These extremes give a hint of things to come.
Epidemic nears end
Epidemic nears end
The epidemic has reached its diminishing stage to such an extent that it must, with reasonable care, soon become non-existent.
Economic shot in the arm or huge financial burden?
Economic shot in the arm or huge financial burden?
The grand plans for Dunedin’s Steamer Basin have already created plenty of debate around the city. David Benson-Pope and David Stewart put forward their views on the proposal.
Prepare to walk
Prepare to walk
Pedestrianisation is a clunky word but it might be an idea to get comfortable with its pronunciation.
First OGHS principal
First OGHS principal
Princes St, Dunedin, looking north from Manse St corner. — Otago Witness, 11.12.1918.
Reflecting on spooky number seven
Reflecting on spooky number seven
Dear God, I examine the calendar and the dead cat drops — I realise it is seven days shy of seven years since I began writing Wit’s End, writes John Lapsley.
Scarfie culture change deserves praise
Scarfie culture change deserves praise
When change comes slowly, it can be easy to miss that it has come at all. But with another university year over, it is worth acknowledging how North Dunedin has changed for the better.
Catlins railway
Catlins railway
Northern Association Football team, winners of the third grade cup competition in Dunedin. Back row (from left): S. Riach, J. Steel, C. McCallum, O. Moller. Middle row: W. Brundell (committee), G. Dryden, H. E. Taylor (captain), E. Esquilant, W. S. Roberts (secretary). Sitting: Reddington, M. Faithful, Guthrie.
Change needed to curb violence
Change needed to curb violence
In a horrible case of a grave need being highlighted, Dunedin police attended 22 family harm calls last weekend, before a series of changes to the Family Violence (Amendments) Act were introduced...
Maori Santa one of many versions
Maori Santa one of many versions
Despite being 11,660 miles away from sunny Nelson, New Zealand, the ''Maori Santa Claus'' debacle has reached the frozen wastelands of Oxford, England.
Smoking elimination impetus must persist
Smoking elimination impetus must persist
Tobacco taxes and bold measures are crucial to realising the Government’s smoke-free 2025 goal, writes Janet Hoek, Richard Edwards and Anaru Waa.
Discharges at risk
Discharges at risk
The most extraordinary clause in the Bill is that which proposes to make it possible to cancel the discharge of a man for misconduct, and to take him back into camp again.
Action not words needed
Action not words needed
In the foreword to its report, the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction challenges the Government to seize a ''once in a generation'' opportunity for reform.
Snowflake society: Is NZ too politically correct?
Snowflake society: Is NZ too politically correct?
New Zealand is running the risk of becoming a politically correct society of sycophants, Barry Soper reckons.
Next generation needs climate change action
Next generation needs climate change action
Some may be bored with climate change, but does the future of our children mean nothing to us, asks Peter Matheson.
Six o'clock closing
Six o'clock closing
By the narrowest of majorities in the House of Representatives, an amendment providing for the permanence of the six o'clock closing of hotel bars has now become part of the Licensing Bill as it...
Editorial: Dunedin's growing pains here to stay
Dunedin's growing pains here to stay
After a long time of Dunedin being the unwanted poster child for regional stagnation, strong population growth has led to it suffering something unexpected - growing pains.
Govt answering the call for equal pay
Govt answering the call for equal pay
Jock Lawrie reviews the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, Parliament’s latest initiative to finally address the longstanding claims of the early suffragists — 125 years after women won the right to...
There’s no peace on demand in a functioning community
There’s no peace on demand in a functioning community
The idea rural locations are by default peaceful places is a flawed one, writes Kate Scott.