Josie Pagani
Director
Council for International Development

The least interesting thing about Bitcoin is Bitcoin. It’s not entirely clear what the problem is that Bitcoin solves – why not trade in  tulips? And if we can pay for stuff online using old-fashioned money without ever having to go to an ATM, why do we need Bitcoin? Our currency might go up and down in value, but at least its intrinsic value is backed by governments. And gold has a value aside from its worth as a currency (we fill our teeth with it and make jewellery out of it).  Read more »

Press Release – English Language Partners New Zealand

English Language Partners is one of five national organisations calling for more support to improve workforce literacy and numeracy in New Zealand. Read more »

Speech – New Zealand Government

The 100 day plan and beyond: setting the direction of the Government Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Historic commitment to reduce child poverty The Government has set ten year targets for reducing child poverty and hardship that will transform childrens lives and establish New Zealand as having one of the lowest rates of child poverty in the world. … Read more »

Press Release – Local Government NZ

The growth in freedom camping this summer has brought its negative impacts to a head and Local Government New Zealand welcomes Tourism Minister Hon Kelvin Davis invitation to mayors to discuss the issue. Read more »

Press Release – Literacy Alliance

Five national organisations are calling for more support to improve workforce literacy and numeracy in New Zealand. Read more »

Press Release – CPAG

— Treasurys Budget Policy Statement (BPS) 2018 indicates some real progress in terms of social wellbeing, but there are still outstanding issues that need to be urgently considered ahead of the upcoming Budget, says Child Poverty Action Group … Read more »

Press Release – Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand

Review of Current Research Regarding the Use of Medicinal Cannabis for MS And MND Symptom Management Read more »

Press Release – Good in the Hood

Groups doing good for people or the environment around New Zealand can apply from tomorrow to be part of Z Energys 2018 Good in the Hood community fundraising program. Read more »

Press Release – Flight Plastics

After opening New Zealands first PET plastic recycling plant in August, Flight Plastics has unloaded its 1,000th tonne of waste PET bottles and containers for processing. Read more »

Press Release – Southern District Health Board

More accessible and integrated healthcare on the way for the Southern district New strategy and action plan launched with public meetings Read more »