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Maxim Institute's regular email publication Real Issues provides thought- provoking analysis of developments in policy and culture in New Zealand and around the world.

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	Education expert argues for a paradigm shift in how we think about educating the poor 2 September 2010 "Some of the poorest people on Earth are not waiting for their governments or aid agencies to provide them with an education. They're doing it for themselves—successfully and in vast numbers. It's most definitely 'community self-help,'" says visiting professor of education policy, James Tooley.
	Helping the world's poor is not just about GDP percentages 26 May 2010 "We need to move away from seeing aid as purely a government to government exercise," says Dr Jane Silloway Smith, Researcher at Maxim institute.
	Survey results show little appetite for major changes to the New Zealand tax system 10 May 2010 "Most New Zealanders do not want to see spending cut from Working for Families, KiwiSaver, interest free student loans, "20 Hours Free" early childhood education and New Zealand Superannuation, despite predictions showing that programmes like these are unsustainable long-term," says a Researcher at Maxim Institute, Steve Thomas.
	Time for a positive future direction for tax 10 May 2010 "The tax system should be designed in a way that is friendly towards economic growth. Some of the key drivers of growth are innovation, investment, enterprise, increasing skills and using resources efficiently," says Maxim Institute researcher and author of "Lifting the Bucket," Steve Thomas.
	"Three Strikes" policy needs to be changed 4 May 2010 Parliament will be considering the "three strikes" policy again today, when the Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill undergoes its second reading in the House. "The Bill should be rejected, as analysis by legal experts shows it is likely to create injustice," according to Alex Penk, Policy and Research Manager at Maxim Institute.
	Legal experts show why "three strikes" is unjust 31 March 2010 "New Zealand is in danger of seeing a criminal justice policy implemented that is simply unjust, because of a poor process and a lack of sound discussion," says Professor Warren Brookbanks.
	Problems remain with three strikes despite law and order committee's amendments 26 March 2010 The Law and Order select committee have reported back on the three strikes law. Despite their amendments the law has serious problems and a better solution must be found.
	Principles must continue to guide as we work out Electoral Finance details 16 February 2010 "The way the Government defines 'election advertising' will have a significant impact on political participation—a central aspect of New Zealand's democracy," says Alex Penk, Policy and Research Manager at Maxim Institute.
	"Step Change" treading on eggshells 16 February 2010 "The report 'Step Change' contains some good ideas, but ultimately it isn't deep or broad enough. Our education system needs holistic improvements that can benefit all students" says Maxim Institute CEO Greg Fleming.
	New poll shows GST increase is not currently popular among Kiwis 15 February 2010 "Most New Zealanders don't want a GST increase, despite the fact that evidence continually shows it would be good for the country in the long-term," says Maxim Institute Researcher, Steve Thomas.

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