Otago University faces alumni backlash over Grant Robertson appointment
Otago University is experiencing a backlash from alumni following the appointment of Grant Roberton as the new Vice-Chancellor.
Several alumni threatened to withhold donations, cancel bequests, and reconsider their support due to concerns about political influence and the perceived decline in the university’s reputation.
What’s Next? A step up or bust for Jacinda Ardern’s Christchurch Call?
New Zealand’s engagement with the Christchurch Call, a global initiative to combat violent extremism and regulate social media’s role in spreading harmful content, is poised for an update in the coming weeks.
The erosion of values in education has set a generation adrift
New Zealand school students are among the most disrespectful, violent and poorly behaved students in the OECD, writes educator and writer Caleb Anderson.
The long shadow of the $55m so-called Public Interest Journalism Fund
With the money continuing until 2026, the allocation of the $55m Public Interest Journalism Fund (PIJF) initiated by the previous Labour government has journalist Graham Adams asking if taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and ethical.
When it comes to censorship, Anthony Willy writes: “What is surprising is that our democratic system of government backed by a Bill of Rights which guarantees our right to freedom of speech and thought supported by two hundred years of rational thought is itself under attack.”
