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One in six older people experience abuse in NZ, with psychological harm most common

New research shows abuse of older people takes many forms, from threats to harmful actions and neglect, and it often involves family members.

21.10.2026 10

The Conversation

Lisa Meehan

NZ’s costly fees‑free scheme did little to widen access to tertiary education – new study

The government’s scrapping of the fees-free scheme saves money but doesn’t solve deeper inequalities that shape who enrols in tertiary education...

12.05.2026 40

The Conversation

Lisa meehan

The work women do has changed. The case for pay equity in NZ hasn’t

Over 50 years, NZ women moved into men’s jobs but men didn’t move the other way. New data, published ahead of a major report, shows why pay equity...

23.02.2026 50

The Conversation

Lisa Meehan