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Why is sunscreen in NZ twice as expensive as it is in Australia | Let Me Explain
Why is sunscreen in NZ so expensive?
Māori voters can only switch electoral rolls once every 5 years. Is it time for a change?
“It restricts Māori ability to have an impact in these elections.”
Every five or six years, Māori voters have the choice to swap between the general electoral…
This man is facing deportation because of his disability
"The only obstacle in my life is people who discriminate me and see me not capable to do anything.”
How I fought to get Māori wards on local councils
“When a Māōri ward was finally voted in for our council, tears flowed down my face. I was just so happy.”
Moko Tepania played a vital role…
Rainbow refugees come to NZ to find safety, but say the system is not built for them
New Zealand welcomes refugees who are persecuted in their home country for being part of the rainbow community. But the experience isn’t always a safe haven.
Halloween…
Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Let Me Explain
Te Tiriti o Waitangi is one of the most misunderstood documents in Aotearoa. We explain why it's still a controversial document to this day.
It's 180 years…
Should Aotearoa cut ties with the Queen?
Is it time to cut ties with the Queen? We take a deep dive into all sides of this issue.
We don't have a Ministry of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, but some politicians want to change that
Our government is made up of about 70 ministerial portfolios. We have a minister for women, for Pacific peoples, for children and for seniors. However, we…
Why these four Kiwis decided to stay overseas during Covid-19
Four Kiwis - in Italy, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia - tell us why they decided to stay overseas during Covid-19.
#WeAreBeneficiaries
"Forced onto the job-seeker benefit while pregnant with cancer was a dehumanising traumatic experience." - We Are Beneficiaries is a social media project that aims to…
The biggest investigation in NZ history
The biggest investigation in New Zealand history is underway to dissect the Christchurch terror attacks: How did our spy agencies miss this?
What is Capital Gains Tax?
It might be a little too easy to put the Capital Gains Tax in the 'too hard basket'... we've got you - here's Capital Gains Tax:…
Should we remove GST from veges?
It can be hard to eat healthier when you're on a budget. Most other countries have done it, so will Aotearoa removing the GST off our…
White Man Behind A Desk: University Funding
From bums on seats to 'better research, better cash', this week White Man Behind A Desk clears up a few questions we had about the…
White Man Behind A Desk: Government Debt
Government debt - it's not all bad. Here's a White Man Behind A Desk to tell you why Aotearoa's billions of dollars of debt can actually…
Getting called to join the army in Singapore
Singapore is one of several countries around the globe with mandatory National Service. Even after being in New Zealand 15 years, Gabe had to return to…
Half a doctor?
The 2010 cap on student loans means many medical students will be unable to graduate. How can we help students finish med school so they can…
Politicians' Properties
Some politicians are living lush - are they out of touch with the housing crisis?
#WeAreBeneficiaries
"Forced onto the job-seeker benefit while pregnant with cancer was a dehumanising traumatic experience." - We Are Beneficiaries is a social media project that aims to…
Re:visit - Parliament erupts into song when same-sex marriage is legalised in NZ
In 2013 same-sex marriage was legalised in Aotearoa and Parliament burst into a moving rendition of Pokarekare Ana.