Raglan Cat Killings

Gareth MorganEnvironment

I was shocked to see the segment on the Raglan cat killer on Seven Sharp: http://tvnz.co.nz/seven-sharp/cat-killing-movies-video-5984505 I want to be clear that I don’t in any way endorse the actions of the Raglan cat killer. This is one issue where … Read More

Why we need a tax on soft drinks

Gareth MorganEconomics, Health

The Government opposes this package of ideas that would save lives and help families eat better, all at no cost. Are they on the side of families or Big Food companies? Why we need a tax on soft drinks was … Read More

Cats will damage your mind

Gareth MorganHealth

A “mind-bending” disease found in cat faeces and spread to human brains has been enlisted in Gareth Morgan’s war on moggies. About 40 per cent of people in New Zealand are infected at some time in their lives with toxoplasmosis … Read More

The war on sugary drinks

Gareth MorganHealth

Should sugary drinks be taken as seriously as tobacco and alcohol? New Zealand’s obesity crisis and the sugar consumption feeding it looks set to become a hot topic this election year. A group of health experts want to see sugar … Read More

Why compulsory savings won’t cure our ills

Gareth MorganEconomics

It is unfortunate but true that many myths have been peddled by successive governments in relation to KiwiSaver. The latest policy offering from the Labour Party reflects a poor understanding about the limits of KiwiSaver and related issues. This is a … Read More

Why We Need To Shift To Wealth Taxes

Gareth MorganEconomics

There is an intellectual storm sweeping through the corridors of academia and power in Western countries. New Zealand will no doubt catch up in time and a good thing too. It’s a revolution in understanding about inequality, wealth and the … Read More

Rats & Mice

Gareth MorganEnvironment

Our recent cat camera survey has rekindled the debate on wandering cats, and the risks they pose by killing native wildlife and spreading disease, let alone to themselves. The response from some was to express concern about that old chestnut … Read More