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Education as a Right, Not a Privilege: The Case for Free Tertiary Education

Opinion | The Wellington Times • 23 October 2025 • 12 min read
Opinion: The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of The Wellington Times.

Every year, thousands of talented young New Zealanders face an impossible choice: pursue higher education and accumulate crushing debt, or enter the workforce immediately to avoid financial hardship. This shouldn't be a choice at all. In one of the world's wealthiest nations, we have the resources and the moral imperative to make tertiary education free and provide students with a tax-free living allowance equivalent to minimum wage.

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It's Time for New Zealand to Embrace Nuclear Power

Opinion Contributor • 23 October 2025 • 8 min read
Opinion: The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of The Wellington Times.

For decades, New Zealand has proudly maintained its nuclear-free status, enshrined in law since 1987. As we face the twin crises of climate change and energy security, it's time to have an honest conversation about whether our blanket ban on nuclear technology still serves our national interests. Modern small modular reactors represent a game-changing development that could help us reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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