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Parties argue for minimum wage rise
The minimum wage must be raised to address growing inequality between Maori and Pasfika communities and Pakeha, the Green and Maori parties say. Audio
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Inequality gets worse, but do we care?
Audio 22 Aug 2014The growing inequality appears to have little effect on voters in the coming election. Audio
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Green, Maori parties say minimum wage must be raised
Audio 22 Aug 2014The Greens and the Maori party say the minimum wage must be raised to address growing social inequality between Pakeha and Maori and Pasfika. Audio
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Inequality between races 'widening'
A new study by Victoria University shows inequality gap between Maori and Pasifika, and Pakeha has widened on a number of measures, including obesity and unemployment.
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New Caledonia ponders reforms
A major conference has been underway in New Caledonia on efforts to introduce reforms to revive the economy and reduce inequality.
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Social inequality worsened over past decade - study
Audio 21 Aug 2014A new study has found that social inequality in New Zealand has worsened over the past decade. Audio
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Survey finds majority of NZ parties want to increase aid
A survey has found the majority of New Zealand's political parties agree the country's aid budget is too low.
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The next wave: The Internet Party
It's no wonder young people aren't voting when "the system is set up to exclude them", says its Auckland Central candidate.
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ECONOMY - The battle of ideas
Economic questions remain crucial to NZ households, and the parties are competing to convince voters they have the answers. It's one of the election's Big Issues.
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Tax the wealthiest
The Greens propose a tax for the wealthiest three per cent to address inequality.
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Speaking truth to comedians
If comedians are free to challenge the status quo, should we ask for more from stand-up than ninety minutes of comfortable chuckles?
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HEALTH - Taking the nation's temperature
Differences between the political parties on health - whether on elective surgery, 'unmet need' or funding - are sizeable. It is one of The Big Issues.
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POVERTY - Dominating the political debate
Poverty and inequality look set to dominate debate this election with both the Labour and Green parties promoting policies they say will reduce the gap between rich and poor. It is one of the The Big…
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Ukraine is not a Brothel: Tangled in contradiction
Australia-born filmmaker Kitty Green got caught up in the "bold, beautiful, crazy" spirit of the Femen movement.
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Young and brash
The Wireless and VUWSA gather members of the political youth wings for a debate.
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English rejects criticism of economy
Finance Minister Bill English has rejected Labour Party criticism that the economy has got worse, not better, under the National-led Government.
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What are you voting for?
An event at Victoria University tomorrow aims to uncover what issues matter most to young people.
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New Zealand's Most Vulnerable Kids
Anusha Bradley speaks to six families involved in a long term study as the latest report explores what makes a child vulnerable. Audio
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Zombie towns looming, leaders told
Local government leaders are being warned they need to own up to the challenges facing rural New Zealand or risk being left with a series of so-called zombie towns throughout the country.
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Cartoons insulting, tribunal told
The Human Rights Review Tribunal has been told newspaper cartoons were insulting, discriminating and brought Maori and Pasifika into contempt. MP Louisa Wall has made a complaint.
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Greens announce ECE policy
The Green Party has announced it would extend the 20 hours of subsidised early childhood education to two-year-olds. At present, it applies to children aged three and over.
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NZ First pledges to remove some GST
New Zealand First is promising to remove the goods and services tax from food. Party leader Winston Peters announced the move at the party's annual conference in Auckland.
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Debate over charter schools for Maori
A Hamilton-based health provider bidding to establish a charter school is rejecting a claim that kura hourua set up Maori to fail saying its proposed school would be led by Maori for Maori.
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The next wave: Greens' Jack McDonald
As a child, the Greens' Jack McDonald was drawn to "the game" of politics. But his own activism was born of his Maori identity.
