Dunedin’s Rainbow Crossing: A Symbolic Idea That Didn’t Make It
Dunedin’s envisioned rainbow-themed street crossing was shelved due to costs and legal standards, highlighting challenges in balancing symbolism, safety, and budget.
When 94% Isn’t 94%: How Vaccination Stats Shaped Public Perception in New Zealand
In early 2021, New Zealand’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout began with a sense of pragmatic precision. Far from the chaos unfolding in other parts of the world, our small country had the advantage of time — and we used it. Daily updates from the Ministry of Health were a picture of logistical order: doses received, doses…
Counting Confidence: Did NZ’s Vaccine Stats Tell the Whole Story?
Discover how using the Health Service User population instead of the total population influenced COVID-19 vaccination data, shaping public perception and health messaging.
Drug Crime in New Zealand, Trend Analysis: 2015 – 2024
Analyzing drug crime trends in New Zealand from 2015 to 2024 reveals rising methamphetamine cases, changing legal outcomes, and persistent demographic disparities.
Interactive NZ Covid Stats by Vaccination Status – Cases / Hospital Admissions / Deaths
Explore COVID-19 trends in New Zealand from April 2022 to December 2023, including cases, deaths, and vaccination insights, now visualized with interactive Flourish charts.
UK’s PM Says Transwomen are not Women – Latest Domino to fall in Gender Woowoo
UK’s legal shift prioritizing biological sex over gender self-identification signals New Zealand should adopt clear, biology-based definitions to protect women’s rights.
How Is “Woman” Defined in New Zealand Law?
Discover how New Zealand law defines “woman,” combining biological and gender identity considerations amid evolving legal interpretations and protections.
New Zealand First Bill Seeks to Define Woman as Biological Female
New Zealand First proposes a bill defining “woman” solely as a biological female, sparking debate over gender identity, women’s rights, and legal recognition of males who identify as female.
Sexual Offense Charges in New Zealand: A Decade of Trends by Sex, Ethnicity, and Victim Demographics
An analysis of New Zealand’s sexual offense charges from 2015–2024 reveals significant patterns in offender gender and ethnicity, highlighting persistent gender disparities and crime profiles.
Jacinda Ardern’s Vaccine Side Effect Post Ignites Public Concern and Digital Dialogue
In a September 2021 Facebook post, Jacinda Ardern encouraged New Zealanders to share their COVID-19 vaccine side effect experiences, aiming to normalize mild reactions. Instead, the post received over 32,000 comments, many of which described severe or long-lasting health issues, and even alleged deaths following vaccination.
Crime in NZ – Transgender Incarceration Rate Comparison
Currently, New Zealand does not publish comprehensive official statistics specifically detailing offending rates among transgender individuals. However, some information has been obtained through Official Information Act (OIA) requests and community-led research.
Who Commits Violent Crime in New Zealand? Justice Data Shows Clear Ethnic and Gender Trends
New Zealand’s violent offences in 2024 are predominantly committed by males, accounting for over 85% of convictions, with significant ethnic disparities highlighted.
