A Flag, a logo or a tea towel?

Gareth MorganTreaty

The Flag Consideration Panel has published its “long list” of 40 entries from the 10,000 plus it has sifted through. And an overview of all 40 tells us in no uncertain terms what the dominant preference of the panel is … Read More

Ban junk food marketing to kids

Geoff SimmonsUncategorized

One in three Kiwi kids are overweight or obese. They face a life where they are 3-10 times more likely to be obese, and this weight will be harder for them to shift than it is for others. Long term, … Read More

Finalists announced for inaugural New Zealand Riverprize

Gareth MorganEnvironment

International RiverFoundation has announced four finalists for the first Morgan Foundation New Zealand Riverprize, reflecting the high quality of work that is being undertaken in river restoration across the country. The four finalists in the 2015 Morgan Foundation New Zealand … Read More

Could the TPP become Key’s most embarrassing moment?

Gareth MorganEconomics

Yesterday our Prime Minister admitted that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) would raise the cost of medicines purchased through Pharmac. The government has moved from saying Pharmac wouldn’t be compromised to saying it will but the taxpayer will fund the … Read More

Our Flag Competition

Gareth MorganTreaty

Why did I run the competition? It was clear from the public’s response that the understanding of what the current flag represents is minimal. It’s a defaced British naval ensign, modified first in 1867 as required by the British Colonial … Read More