Why the censor’s ban on Wicked Campers is ridiculous
Opinion: By issuing a blanket ban because an age restriction would be “impracticable”, the Office of Film and Literature Classification has dangerously overdone it, putting drivers of the vans on a par...
View ArticleThe Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act is New Zealand’s most racist immigration...
There has been widespread condemnation in NZ over Trump’s visa ban, but we could show our words aren’t empty by undoing some of our own discriminatory immigration laws – and one in particular, writes...
View ArticleHow will the trial of the alleged Christchurch mosque murderer work?
The upcoming trial of a man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque shootings will be unprecedented in New Zealand law. To get your head around the process, legal expert Graeme Edgeler casts...
View ArticleWhat we know about the cannabis referendum in 10 easy questions
The government wants to call the vote on legalising marijuana a binding referendum but it isn’t a binding referendum, explains Graeme Edgeler. So, the government has announced a binding referendum...
View ArticlePSA: How to vote in our local government elections even if you are an idiot
Participating in some of New Zealand’s local government elections can be a challenge, thanks to their unusual voting methodologies and heavy use of ‘the postal system’. Thankfully your friends at The...
View ArticleThe confidence conundrum: Why the election date drama is more political than...
Jacinda Ardern is preparing to make a major announcement on election timing as a majority of MPs appear determined to see it delayed. Public law expert Graeme Edgeler explores how it might all play...
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