Dr Bex on Social Issues in Aotearoa NZ

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September 2025

Policy vs Progress. Tracking current legislation against the actions in the NZ Disability Strategy
Spoilers: the strategy's actions don't line up with current proposed legislation
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ECE 'Reform' vs the NZ Disability Strategy
Another day, another piece of disconnected legislation that undermines the actions in the the New Zealand Disability Strategy.
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Dr Bex
5
Local government elections: Hamilton edition
My voting papers have finally arrived, which means I can now vote in our local council elections.
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Dr Bex
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Pae Ora Bill's proposed changes undermine the NZ Disability Strategy
Efficiency shouldn’t come at the cost of outcomes. The Pae Ora Amendment Bill threatens accessibility, Māori partnerships, and the health of disabled…
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Dr Bex
4
Cruel words don't magically go away
The Minister's words from March 2024 about family carers remain deeply felt and remembered
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Dr Bex
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August 2025

Human rights at the welfare office
but not if you're disabled
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Dr Bex
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Submission Sunday: ECE Reform Bill
Last one (for now!) - you can see how while I might have started on Sunday, it took me a little time to grind my way through each of these.
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4
Submission Sunday: Public Service Amendment Bill
I know, it's no longer Sunday but here we are
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6
Submission Sunday: Local Government Bill
The Bill might be boringly titled, but the content strips out protections, accessibility, and inclusion requirements – which is deeply concerning…
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There's a lot for Crimson Education in the NCEA reforms - but precious little for disabled and neurodivergent learners
Earlier this week the government announced sweeping changes to secondary school education.
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