Govt Moves to Block Climate Lawsuits in NZ
The Government wants to rewrite climate law before major polluters can be tested in court, and legal experts say the implications could be enormous.
University of Otago
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Trump’s new security strategy exposes the limits of NZ’s ‘softly-softly’ diplomacy – Robert G. Patman, University of Otago
President Donald Trump’s recently-issued National Security Strategy marks a decisive break in United States foreign policy. It also poses an…
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New Study Shows Lack Of Majority Support For Cannabis Law Change – University of Otago
Middle-aged New Zealanders are more likely to be opposed to the legalisation of cannabis than in favour of it, a…
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Otago report highlights need for Te Papa apology – University of Otago
There are calls from a University of Otago report for an apology and reparation to iwi in the wider Tauranga…
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Experts question use of consultants in tobacco review – University of Otago
Otago experts question use of consultants who worked for tobacco industry in NZ tobacco review University of Otago researchers believe…
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Smokefree 2025: An opportunity for big scores by the Govt – University of Otago
A group of tobacco control experts published an open letter this week in the New Zealand Medical Journal calling for…
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Tobacco industry stalled New Zealand plain packs legislation – University of Otago
Threats of lawsuits by the tobacco industry helped delay the New Zealand legislation for plain tobacco packs by at least…
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Taxing sugary drinks a no-brainer for New Zealand – University of Otago
On 1 April 2018, the United Kingdom introduced a sugary drinks tax, an important public health measure that University of…
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Findings from Otago study into NZ justice system
Despite perceptions of a slow system, the wheels of justice are turning smoothly in most court cases, according to a…
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Study finds news exposure linked to anger towards Muslims – University of Otago
Nationwide study finds news exposure linked to greater anger towards Muslims, regardless of political ideology. New Zealanders – whether liberal…
