Stigmabase | Australia - New Zealand

'The Dead Lands' stays true to its subject by using the Maori language  - A new trailer for The Dead Lands has surfaced online. The New Zealand film features an all-New Zealand cast and crew that focuses on the Maori  ...

Poverty is 'stand-out issue'  - Labour's incumbent held a commanding lead in the latest Maori ... region but the Maori population was diverse with the Ngapuhi population running ...

New study examines the impact of socioeconomic position & maternal morbidity in Australia  - The risk of severe maternal morbidity amongst women in Australia is increased by lower socioeconomic position, suggests a new study published today (17 September) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology . Australians generally enjoy high standards of living; however, existing research has concluded that health disparities exist, in particular between indigenous and non indigenous Australians.

Australian syphilis rates at highest ever level  - He said in remote areas, both indigenous and non- indigenous Australia suffered higher rates generally, but across all measures, First Australians had ...

This isn't the answer Australia was looking for  - In case you missed it, Prime Minister Tony Abbott is spending the week in Arnhem Land and learning the ways of indigenous culture. We’ll give the Prime Minister kudos for the fact it’s the first time in Australian history a serving Prime Minister has done this.

Arguments run both ways on timing of indigenous referendum  - One can't help but be disappointed that more progress hasn't been made towards the referendum to recognise Australia's indigenous people in the ...

This poverty data masks the reality  - The portion of the U.S. population that fits the government's definition of poverty fell last year for the first time since the Great Recession, when millions ...

Social attitudes slow to change  - MAYLANDS resident Patrick Turner is angry that teenagers are experiencing the same things he did when he came out as homosexual in high school ...

Standing up for LGBTI seniors  - there and really bat for older LGBTI people and be on the lookout,” said Dr Barrett, who is a senior research fellow at the Australian Research Centre ...

Norfolk Island considers gay marriage  - THE gay descendent of the mutineer Fletcher Christian says he's excited he may soon be able to wed his partner, as one of Australia's smallest ...

Physically Disciplining Kids Is an Act of Violence   - Children endure many forms of violence , from slapping and pushing, to fatal ... In countries such as Australia that normalize disciplinary violence , ...

America's gay rights battle goes global  - Starting in 2012, the leader of the most prominent American anti- gay ... Russia and Australia — a surprising uptick in travel for the stateside activist.

Over 70% of catches in New Zealand waters now MSC certified  - Trawl and longline fisheries for hake and ling in New Zealand have been certified against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard, meaning ...

The power of one vote  - The main importance of democracy is the participation of the people in ... There is much talk about inequality in New Zealand - the rich are getting ...

Nats promise to reduce benefit numbers  - As well, National would put more emphasis on helping young people get work. Ms Bennett said says benefit numbers had already been falling by the ...

Strong opposition to foreign ownership of NZ farms - survey  - Nearly two thirds of people say foreigners should not be allowed to buy New Zealand farmland, the latest Vote Compass survey shows. More than ...

World Alzheimer Report 2014 reveals simple lifestyle changes may reduce risk of dementia  - In New Zealand there are currently around 50,000 New Zealanders living ... “ People who have or are showing signs of dementia can also do these ...

West Papuan campaigners pay tribute to John Ondawame and his legacy  - The group of supporters paying tribute to West Papuan leader Dr John ... to bring peace and self-determination for the future of his Papuan people .

MP implores Maori self-determination  - Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is tired of hearing about Maori poverty ... on each board, with three or four in areas with a high Maori population .

Setting the standard for gender diversity in governance  - Women hold the top governance jobs in a number of Maori business operations represented at this years Federation of Maori Authorities Annual ...