New Zealand is far from a tyranny. But there are signs its democratic institutions
are not as robust as they might be – with the proposed ‘fast-track’ legislation
bringing concerns to a head.
If there was still any doubt as to who is running this government, this week’s
charter schools announcement has settled the matter. While jobs and public services
continue to be cut in the name of austerity the government has somehow found $153 ...
New Zealand’s history of inflation, recessions and unemployment offer clues to
what might happen next. Coupled with global events, the outlook is not promising.
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.