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Gaza: Silence is Complicity
27 Aug, 2025
The people of Gaza are being forced to endure the unbearable: no clean water, no safe shelter, no food, no electricity, and no way out. International law is clear — civilians must be protected, aid must flow, and collective punishment is forbidden. Yet Gaza has been turned into an open-air […]
Banks Don’t Need More Favours
25 Aug, 2025
CoOperativeNZ welcomes the opportunity to submit on the Reserve Bank’s proposal to reduce bank capital requirements. As an organisation committed to advancing economic resilience, financial fairness, and cooperative principles in Aotearoa New Zealand, we strongly oppose this proposal. We believe that lowering capital requirements undermines the stability of our financial […]
Submission: Regulatory Standards Bill
02 Jul, 2025
CoOperativeNZ expresses its strong opposition to the Regulatory Standards Bill (the “Bill”), which is currently under review by the New Zealand Parliament. While the intentions behind the Bill may be to streamline regulatory processes and enhance clarity, it raises significant concerns that could have negative consequences for the regulatory framework and […]
Ending Child Poverty: the Sovereign Money Solution
20 Jun, 2025
Child poverty and hunger is devastating and the effects can last a lifetime. Let’s think outside the box to find effective ways to reduce child poverty in Aotearoa. 1. A Universal Child Benefit, Paid by the Reserve Bank Imagine every child in New Zealand receiving a monthly dividend—a regular payment, […]
Budget 2025: Time for a Radical Rethink with Sovereign Money
23 May, 2025
So the New Zealand Budget 2025 just dropped—and surprise, surprise—it’s more belt-tightening, more cuts, and more promises that somehow these austerity measures are “for our own good.” Sound familiar? While the government pats itself on the back for “fiscal responsibility,” the real cost is being dumped onto everyday Kiwis: workers, […]
Sovereign Money Solutions to NZ’s Housing Crisis: A Bold Alternative (Part Two)
18 May, 2025
Sovereign money — where the state creates money directly rather than relying on commercial banks — is a radical yet increasingly discussed idea in the context of systemic issues like New Zealand’s housing crisis. Rather than tinkering around the edges with subsidies or regulatory reform, sovereign money offers a structural […]
Housing: A Deepening Affordability Crisis (Part One)
16 May, 2025
New Zealand’s housing crisis has evolved from a pressing issue to a full-blown affordability emergency. Despite recent policy efforts and market adjustments, many Kiwis continue to face significant barriers to home ownership and secure rental housing. The crisis is not just about high prices—it’s about the widening gap between incomes […]
Can Sovereign Money Help Fight Climate Change?
12 May, 2025
The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our time, and solving it will require bold action, massive investment, and long-term commitment. While the science is clear, the funding often isn’t. Governments around the world struggle to find the resources needed for clean energy infrastructure, resilient communities, and just transitions—without […]
Why the Pay Equity Amendment Bill Isn’t the Answer
08 May, 2025
Okay, let’s talk about the Pay Equity Amendment Bill in New Zealand — because it sounds nice in theory, right? Equal pay for equal work, fairness, justice, all that good stuff. But once you look beyond the warm fuzzies, this bill actually raises more questions than it answers — and might […]
Building Bridges: Collaboration in Politics
07 May, 2025
In an era where political discourse often feels divisive and gridlocked, the idea of collaboration in politics might seem idealistic—or even impossible. Yet, history shows us that real progress, lasting reform, and national unity often emerge not from one-sided dominance, but from meaningful cooperation across the aisle. Collaboration in politics […]
