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Learning to read for pleasure is a serious matter – NZ schools should embrace a new curriculum

February 9, 2023

Until now, the New Zealand Curriculum has focused almost exclusively on the development of technical reading skills. Simply reading for pleasure hasn’t been a priority, which makes its inclusion in the draft version of a refreshed curriculum particularly welcome.

Our cities are making us fat and unhealthy – a ‘healthy location index’ can help us plan better

April 6, 2022

The Healthy Location Index (HLI) breaks down healthy and unhealthy elements in cities across New Zealand. It offers important lessons for how we plan and modify our cities to increase physical activity levels and tackle important issues such as obesity and mental health.