The discriminatory nature of New Zealand’s adoption laws shows the importance of constitutional protection for human rights, says Wellington lawyer Joss Opie
A Trump in New Zealand could wreak havoc
The turmoil in America shows the need for constitutional checks and should spur NZ to adopt a codified constitution, writes Sir Geoffrey Palmer.
Why New Zealand needs a written constitution
It’s time for New Zealand to have a constitution that is accessible and clear, say Sir Geoffrey Palmer and Dr Andrew Butler.
A constitution all New Zealanders can understand
Many New Zealanders don’t know the country has a constitution, let alone know what’s it in. That has to change, says Sam Bookman.
Would a codified constitution reduce accountability?
Adopting a written constitution could move New Zealand from ‘a very healthy culture of constitutional accountability’ towards ‘an austere mindset of bare compliance’, writes Dr Ed Willis.
NZ needs a new written constitution
New Zealanders don’t discuss their constitution because they can’t find it. It needs to be written in one place, argues Sir Geoffrey Palmer.