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Will new million-dollar investment visa grow the economy? Erica Stanford thinks so
Stuff — August 27, 2025Stanford announced a new business investor visa to replace the entrepreneur work visa, taking effect from November.
Secondary teachers walk off the job as government digs in
The Spinoff — August 20, 2025Teachers say an offer of 1% a year is an insult. Ministers say they should be at the negotiating table, not on the picket line, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s extract from The Bulletin.
Why tens of thousands of teachers and nurses are striking this week
The Spinoff — August 20, 2025Secondary students are at home today as their teachers walk off the job, while nurses around the country have been striking too. What’s not working out between these essential professions and the government?
A tired teacher explains why they’re striking tomorrow
The Spinoff — August 19, 2025Teachers entered into negotiations with a set of very reasonable demands, but the government ignored our requests and crafted an offer seemingly purpose-built to make things worse, argues secondary teacher Connor Murphy.
Six Māori words spark a debate over how children learn to read
The Spinoff — August 18, 2025The removal of a learn-to-read book has infuriated teachers, experts and parents – and may prove a political misstep for National, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s extract from The Bulletin.
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