Child poverty should be a key focus for Inquiry into Mental Health and Addictions
It is heartening that the Government has announced a national Inquiry into Mental Health and Addictions. Child Poverty Action Group…
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Thursday 25th January 2018
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MENTAL HEALTH INQUIRY ANNOUNCED – WILL IT DELIVER? – David Macpherson
One of the most telling sections in the terms of reference is the recognition that underlying causes of poor mental health and suicide, such as poverty, poor housing, unemployment and discrimination will be considered as part of the Inquiry’s work – without that, such a review could easily descend into a debate between mental health professionals over issues like best levels of medication, or how many mental health beds there should be in hospitals, rather than looking at the factors that cause mental unwellness.
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The Liberal Agenda – Auckland Fringe Festival – Judge, Jury & Cookie Monster
WHAT: Judge, Jury & Cookie Monster
WHERE: Q Theatre, 305 Queen Street, Auckland
WHEN: 27th February – 3th March -
Political Caption Competition
No, I said C is for cookie!
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Wednesday 24th January 2018
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UPDATE: Alvina Edwards – Fairfax manipulated my story for racist clickbait
I had agreed to be interviewed earlier for a piece on education, but it wasn’t conducted by either of the above mentioned journalists. Nor was it ever mentioned that my interview would be included in the article by Wall and Parahi.
What has unfolded, including the use of photographs of myself and my elderly mother without permission in the article, is something I’ve laid a complaint over. Below is my formal letter:
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What We Think of our PM’s Parenting Decisions – Graduate Women New Zealand
What We Think of our PM’s Parenting Decisions Graduate Women New Zealand, along with many others, congratulated Prime Minister…
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CTU President eager to pick up work on equal pay – Council of Trade Unions
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff said today that he was looking forward to the Government reconvening the Joint…
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Oxfam report shows there’s urgent need for tax on wealth – Auckland Action Against Poverty
A recent Oxfam report highlighting the increasing levels of inequality in Aotearoa reveals the urgent need for a wealth tax:…