Leftist Kiwi Writes Health, New Zealand Affairs, Senior Citizens, Social Development, Society, Taxation

To raise or to lower: The question of N.Z.’s retirement age

Should it be raised or should it be lowered? The suitability of New Zealand's retirement age has come into question as the Government continues to cut away at the welfare state that has underpinned our socio-economic wellbeing. I personally support keeping it at 65, but with a few caveats to allow flexibility in certain respects. … Continue reading To raise or to lower: The question of N.Z.’s retirement age

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Education, N.Z. National Party, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, Politics, Social Media

Under 16 social media ban indicative of wrong priorities

Last week amid the thunderstorm of anger directed at the Government over pay parity, another potentially troublesome law change was introduced to Parliament. Minister for Education, Erica Stanford, has announced a plan to prohibit people under the age of 16 from being on social media. But as we see below, it has some significant challenges … Continue reading Under 16 social media ban indicative of wrong priorities