UNCOVERED: Paul goldsmith - Caught on Camera

Treasury proposes ESG restrictions for Trump Accounts

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Aug 26

Why a chronically underfunded arts sector will make NZ poorer – and duller

A very tight recent funding round from Creative New Zealand, as well as confirmation of significant staff cuts at the government agency, have compounded anxiety in an already struggling arts sector.

The Conversation · Aug 21

New Zealand blocks lawsuits against firms over climate harm

WELLINGTON - New Zealand has passed hotly contested legislation to block lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for climate change harm.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

A prisoner voting ban shows again how few checks there are on parliamentary power

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith’s recent announcement that the government would reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting was in keeping with the coalition’s overall tough-on-crime approach.

The Conversation · May 12, 2025

New Zealand's divisive Treaty Principles Bill rejected

New Zealand's parliament has voted down the Treaty Principles Bill, ending one of the most divisive debates in recent Kiwi political history.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

‘Grubby’ treaty principles bill voted down in New Zealand parliament

Bill which sought to radically reinterpret New Zealand’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown fails by 11 votes to 112

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025

NZ’s Broadcasting Act is as old as Video Ezy. We need media reform for the streaming age

One year after Video Ezy opened its first store in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Broadcasting Act 1989 was introduced. It established frameworks and funding for local content that largely still exist.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025

Country recognises mountain as legal human being

But how will Mount Taranaki use its new rights?

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Taranaki Mounga: New Zealand mountain granted same legal rights as a person

Peak formerly called Mount Egmont after being named by European settlers has spiritual status formally recognised

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2025

NZ’s new cultural policy will be called Amplify. It is timely and needed, but not ambitious enough

The arts and cultural activity of Aotearoa New Zealand enhances our global reputation, grows our economy and brings us fulfilment as individuals. But more could be done to realise the full economic, social and wellbeing potential of our country’s creative arts.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024