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This inquiry was undertaken by a group of former MPs from across the political spectrum who came together to ensure that the people’s voices could be heard on the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 because it was passed through Parliament in one sitting, under urgency and without any public consultation.
Mana Wāhine, Mana Pūtera explores two questions: why so little philanthropic funding goes to women and gender equity in Aotearoa, and what might shift that.
Findings from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) latest report show more New Zealanders are being trapped in poverty. The ‘Kua Mahue | Left Behind’ report brings to light the persistent and pervasive nature of poverty in Aotearoa. It draws together a range of data from government
A new report from the Helen Clark Foundation on the state of social cohesion in our country shows rising opposition to immigration, falling trust in government, and rising loneliness. New Zealand appears to be sliding backwards on every factor that measures social cohesion.
Every February for the past 19 years, The Salvation Army's Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit has released a State of the Nation report painting an independent picture of the wellbeing of the most vulnerable in our community.
'Safe, Connected, and Accessible: Young People Shaping the Healthy Streets Approach in Tauranga' was research conducted in Tauranga exploring how rangatahi can help shape safer, healthier, and more connected streets, providing insights for urban planners and decision‑makers to respond to youth needs.

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