Associate Professor Martin Brook argues that environmental activists protesting at career expos against mining exhibit cognitive dissonance by hindering discussions about mining careers while using smartphones and products made from mined minerals. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

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Are green energy activists walking the talk?

Associate Professor Martin Brook argues that environmental activists protesting at the Victoria University careers expo created an “intimidating atmosphere” and hindered discussions about mining careers while displaying cognitive dissonance. Ironically, these activists are “undermining people’s law-abiding civil liberties, while walking around with a smartphone and consuming everyday products and technologies that are comprised of mined minerals,” he writes.

7 August 2024

David Carter on Parliamentary debate: “Let’s settle down, debate the issues, not attack the people”

Former Speaker of the House David Carter has voiced concerns over the deteriorating tone in Parliament, particularly regarding race relations.

“It seems to me that at the moment it’s difficult to have a rational debate with current members of the Māori Party. Many times if you try and have a debate with them, then sadly they accuse you of being racist,” he said.

7 August 2024

Government invests $20m to revamp maths education in NZ primary schools

The coalition-government is investing $20m to improve mathematics teaching in primary schools, addressing the country’s poor performance in global numeracy rankings.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon announced the “Make It Count” action plan at the National Party Conference, citing the urgent need to tackle the mathematics crisis.

7 August 2024

AI-created editorials: What was the Herald thinking?

Journalist Gavin Ellis writes that The New Zealand Herald has compromised its integrity by using generative AI to produce editorials without disclosure. Ellis states that “trust and credibility are vitally important” and AI-written content undermines these core values.

7 August 2024

Mayors sound off on the future of Māori wards: Abolish them or put them up to a referendum?

Local councils are grappling with a new law that could see the elimination of recently established Māori wards before the next election. Some mayors decry this as central government overreach, while others welcome the potential for referendums.

7 August 2024

The XX vs XY controversy in women’s boxing

The inclusion of XY chromosome athletes in women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics is stirring a debate over fairness and safety.

Svetlana Staneva, who lost her match to Lin Yu-Ting, made a double X gesture to protest what she perceives as an unfair advantage.

7 August 2024

Michael Bassett: Family failures vs state care in New Zealand’s underclass

Historian Michael Bassett critiques the Royal Commission into State Care’s report for its lack of focused analysis, arguing that it fails to address the root causes of why children end up in state care.