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Equal rights, equal opportunities for all?

A recent study by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs has revealed that only one year after entering employment an income gap of up to six percent develops between men and women with a bachelor’s qualification or above.

Let’s Talk About It: Schizophrenia Awareness Week

Schizophrenia Awareness Week kicks off on March 8, with a whole lot of workshops, resources and information to encourage people to talk about schizophrenia.

Monitoring technology helps keep farmers out of the effluent

Wellington company Harmonic will launch technology next week designed to help farmers fight effluent runoff – a major headache for the dairy industry.

Tapuwae document 'a footprint on the landscape' - Historic Places Trust

A series of hui on marae heritage work is proving an ideal forum for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga to also promote its vision for Māori heritage places.

US community development executive explores opportunities for social lending in NZ

Ian Axford Fellow, Laura Benedict, recently commenced a seven-month co-placement with the OCVS and Philanthropy New Zealand to conduct a research project exploring ways that lending can support social goals in New Zealand.

Kiwis sticking with school for longer

New Zealanders spend an average of 19.7 years in education, two years more than in 1999, an Education Ministry report shows. However, another study says participation rates in tertiary education have slightly declined.

Discrimination against Asians a key issue - HRC

Asian New Zealanders and international students continue to experience racial discrimination and harassment, according to a report released today by Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres.