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After a summer of weather disasters, will Kiwis make climate an election issue?
Extreme weather-related events in early 2026 – including the fatal landslides in Mount Maunganui and Tauranga – have raised a logical question: will climate change and infrastructure resilience be big issues come the election in November? More to the point, will climate change be pivotal enough to affect the result?
2023 election study: what voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile
After winning the 2023 election, the National-led coalition government quickly embarked on a wide range of policy changes, often reversing the policies of its Labour predecessor. A year on, despite continuing economic troubles, the three government parties have remained ahead in the polls – although sometimes only marginally.
Are New Zealanders 'sick and tired' of spending on cycleways? Not according to this survey
Many more New Zealanders now choose to get around by bike than a few years ago. A Ministry of Transport survey reports 36% of people say they have cycled in the past 12 months, and Christchurch City Council tracking shows bike journeys are up nearly 40% over the past few years. Councils across the country have responded to this change by building more bike lanes, as anyone who lives in a larger city will have noticed. But the increase in cycleways is not without its detractors.
Are New Zealanders ‘sick and tired’ of spending on cycleways? Not according to this survey
Many more New Zealanders now choose to get around by bike than a few years ago. A Ministry of Transport survey reports 36% of people say they have cycled in the past 12 months, and Christchurch City Council tracking shows bike journeys are up nearly 40% over the past few years. Councils across the country have responded to this change by building more bike lanes, as anyone who lives in a larger city will have noticed. But the increase in cycleways is not without its detractors.
Are New Zealanders ‘sick and tired’ of spending on cycleways? Not according to this survey
Many more New Zealanders now choose to get around by bike than a few years ago. A Ministry of Transport survey reports 36% of people say they have cycled in the past 12 months[1], and Christchurch City Council tracking shows bike journeys are up nearly 40%[2] over the past few years. Councils across the country have responded to this change by building more bike lanes, as anyone who lives in a larger city will have noticed. But the increase in cycleways is not without its detractors.
Free Co-Creativity Café
An hour online to work on your creative practice and connect with like-minded people. Whatever your passion project, you're welcome here. About this Event Welcome to the Co-Creativity Cafe! Are you an artist, writer, designer, or anyone with a passion for creativity? Are you procrastinating with your work-in-progress? Would you like to share your ideas, get inspired, and feel less alone in this magical world?
Liverpool Target Perr Schuurs for Summer Transfer
Perr Schuurs, the 23-year-old centre-back who made his name at Torino, has surfaced on the transfer radar of Liverpool this summer. Schuurs, a youngster with immense talent, is viewed as a shining prospect who has the potential to mature into a formidable defender. Schuurs’ appeal also stems from his affordability compared to other high-profile centre-backs vying for a transfer this summer.
new research reveals what really swung New Zealand's 2020 'COVID election'
Nine months out from the 2020 election, opinion polls suggested it would be a close race between Labour and National. But that all changed with the arrival of the global pandemic. COVID came to dominate the policy and political agenda from March 2020, ensuring Labour focused its re-election campaign firmly on its pandemic response. As Jacinda Ardern said at the campaign launch, “When people ask, is this a COVID election, my answer is yes, it is.” The result was resounding.
Most people consider climate change a serious issue, but rank other problems as more important. That affects climate policy
Added on May 23, 2021 Press Trust of india Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page By Sam Crawley, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington Straight denial of climate change is now relatively rare. Most people believe it is happening and is a serious problem. But many rank other issues healthcare and the economy as more important. This means people can’t be easily classified as either deniers or believers when it comes to climate change.
How public opinion about climate change affects climate policy
Credit: Shutterstock/riekephotos Straight denial of climate change is now relatively rare. Most people believe it is happening and is a serious problem. But many rank other issues—healthcare and the economy—as more important. This means people can't be easily classified as either deniers or believers when it comes to climate change. In my research, I focused on understanding the complexity of climate opinion in light of the slow political response to climate change around the world.
Most people consider climate change a serious issue, but rank other problems as more important. That affects climate policy
Straight denial of climate change is now relatively rare. Most people believe it is happening and is a serious problem. But many rank other issues — healthcare and the economy — as more important. This means people can’t be easily classified as either deniers or believers when it comes to climate change. In my research, I focused on understanding the complexity of climate opinion in light of the slow political response to climate change around the world.
University proposes new housing development on green belt land
The proposal was made by the University and a group of four colleges The North West Cambridge development, the University’s last major housing project, in 2019Louis Ashworth by Sam Crawley The University of Cambridge, along with Corpus Christi College, Downing College, Jesus College and St. John’s College, have proposed a large new housing development in the south west of Cambridge. The four Colleges, together with the University, form the North Barton Road Land Owners Group.
Market redevelopment plans delayed
The Cambridge city council have delayed their consideration of proposals to redesign the market to turn it into a ‘multi-functional market and outdoor civic space’ In 2019, the Council carried out a feasibility study which made several suggestions on how to improve the market.
Ceiling collapses in Jesus College student accomodation
The incident occurred in a house on Malcolm Street, occupied by Jesus College undergraduates The ceiling collapsed in Jesus College accommodation on Malcolm StreetRoss Church by Sam Crawley A ceiling collapsed last Sunday (06/12) in a student’s room in Jesus College accommodation. The student in question had already returned home for the vacation when the incident occurred, and no one was harmed. The room is in a house on Malcolm Street, which is entirely inhabited by Jesus College students.
Varsity investigates student experiences of online learning
Students across the University respond to the new blend of online and in-person teaching resulting from the Covid-19 restrictions Lectures across Cambridge have been online this term and will remain so for the rest of the yearTHEONLYSILENTBOB/WIKIMEDIA by Sam Crawley, Iona Fleming & Cameron White This term a majority of subjects have implemented provisions to move most or all of their teaching online in the wake of Covid-19.
Cambridge City Council to guarantee rents to combat homelessness
Cambridge City Council has received funding from the government to finance the year-long scheme to support rough sleepers Cambridge City Council will guarantee rent for landlords housing rough sleepersLouis Ashworth by Sam Crawley Cambridge City Council has announced a new initiative whereby they will guarantee monthly rent payments for landlords willing to let their property to homeless individuals.
Open letter criticising Queens’ redundancies receives over 150 signatures
The possibility of redundancies has drawn criticism from students amidst questions as to who should bear the cost of the pandemic Students have protested against the College's proposals by Sam Crawley An open letter demanding that Queens’ “assure staff that there will be no redundancies” has received over 150 signatures.
University considers plans for solar farm to meet zero carbon emissions target
The planned solar farm would be able to produce the equivalent of 19% of the University’s 2019 electrical consumption The University Council agreed in principle to the construction of a solar farm which would help meet the University's zero carbon emissions targetOast House Archive by Sam Crawley & Gaby Vides The University is considering submitting a planning application to construct a solar farm on the outskirts of Cambridge, according to a recent report in the Cambridge University Reporter...
Open letters demand University does more to tackle racism
In the wake of global Black Lives Matter protests (BLM), Cambridge students, staff and alumni have written to the University and its Faculties to appeal for ‘more concrete’ steps to combat racism and to overhaul curriculums A letter to the English Faculty claims that “students continue to report being actively discouraged from engaging” with writers of colour or with the themes of race and empireMICHAEL BEHREND by Sam Crawley Students from across the University have written to Faculties and...
Cambridge’s colonial links questioned after anti-racism protests
Questions are raised about the links of the University and colleges to problematic historical figures and associated institutions Questions are raised about colonial links at Jesus, Goncille and Caius and TrinityLouis Ashworth by Christopher Dorrell & Sam Crawley Content Note: This article contains references to slavery and coerced labour The worldwide eruption of anti-racism protests which followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, has led to a resurgence in the questioning of...
XR Youth Cambridge spray-paint Caius Gate of Honour with ‘Fisher Must Fall’ message
Activists also spray-painted an image of the Caius alum and eugenicist next to the door in protest at a window panel in tribute to Fisher in the College chapel College workers were seen cleaning the gate at around 8:30amXR Youth Cambridge by Sam Crawley Last night (11/06) Extinction Rebellion Youth Cambridge (XRYC) spray-painted the image of Ronald Fisher onto Gonville and Caius’ ’Gate of Honour with the message ‘Fisher Must Fall’.
Cambridge scientists unite to model pandemic: ‘We are humans first and mathematicians or scientists second’
A team of scientists in Cambridge team have been involved in the wider effort to draft in scientists to assist with the Covid-19 response Academics at the University's Department for Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics have been involved with the RAMP projectHugh Venables by Sam Crawley The Rapid Assistance in Modelling the Pandemic (RAMP) programme, which began at the end of March, has drawn scientists across Cambridge to assist in national efforts in building epidemic models of...
Careers Service advertises Hong Kong Police Force mentorship scheme
Information about a recruitment scheme with the Hong Kong Police Force was received by third-year undergraduate students last week The recruitment email follows protests in Michaelmas term against violence by Hong Kong Police ForceUniversity of Cambridge & Sir Cam by Sam Crawley Students have raised concern about the decision by Cambridge University Careers Service to circulate a recruitment programme from the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF). This follows criticism of the HKPF in recent months.
Over £7500 raised in 24 hours for Big Issue seller’s Cambridge Coffee business
Coronavirus After 2 years of work, Jonjo risks losing everything due to the impact of the coronavirus Jonjo selling The Big Issue outside Sainsbury's in 2018.Louis Ashworth by Joe Cook & Sam Crawley A crowdfunding campaign has raised over £7500 in just 24 hours for a coffee trike business founded by Jonjo Doe, who has sold the Big Issue newspaper outside of Sainsbury’s on Sidney Sussex Street for over 6 years.
Endorsements, Videos, and Memes: SU Candidates Really Want Your Vote
Cambridge SU Elections 2020 With only one day left until polls close, candidates are going to innovative and sometimes unusual lengths to secure more visibility for their campaigns Henry Wright (pictured speaking at Friday's hustings), has released a video as part of his campaignRosie Bradbury by Sam Crawley With campaigning for the Cambridge Student Union elections in full swing, the candidates are employing a wide variety of tactics to try to secure votes.
University ‘unreservedly apologises’ after bird netting controversy
Extinction Rebellion cut and removed nets from trees in West Cambridge, citing the threat habitat destruction poses to British birds 20 nets had been cast over trees on the University’s science site off Madingley Road.Extinction Rebellion by Sam Crawley The University of Cambridge has apologised “unreservedly” on Twitter following a dispute over netting placed over trees to stop birds nesting in them. The nets received severe criticism from Chris Packham, a conservationist and TV presenter.
It’s ‘new-SU’, but why is engagement with student politics so low?
With turnout for CUSU elections at 13.5% over the past five years, and 5.1% for the Graduate Union over the past six, Varsity explores why engagement with Cambridge’s student unions is so low The old Graduate Union has now merged with CUSU, but election turnout for both has historically been very lowSimon Lock by Oliver Rhodes & Sam Crawley Campaigning for the ‘new-SU’ elections has just begun.
Live: Vice Chancellor Toope’s Open Meeting
4:53pm Toope says that the Gender Pay Report is not encouraging. However, progress is still being made. The main reason for the pay gap is hierarchy - not enough women are in senior roles and there are a disproportionate number in junior roles. There are initiatives to encourage promotion of women. Compulsory unconscious bias training for hiring committees are an important part of this. They are working to ensure hiring pools are diverse. 4:53pm Question about pay gap at Cambridge.
Refugee employment program sees first success
The program aims to help refugees on the “long road” to employment, assisting them with CV writing, training and work experience Alaa and Paul Kelly, Farm Manager at the University Farm Cambridge Refugee Resettlement Program by Sam Crawley The Cambridge Refugee Resettlement Campaign’s (CRRC) employment program has recently had its first major success since it was set up last year, with Alaa, a refugee who arrived in the UK from Syria three years ago, being offered a three-day trial period...
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