Do we really all hold a sacred place for what is a fundamentally exploitative, unequal and unfair practice? Dr Ian Hyslop certainly doesn't think so.
Dr Ian Hyslop
Dr Ian Hyslop, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Auckland
Inequality a blight on NZ society
Grinding poverty in NZ is a direct result of 30 years of neoliberal policy, writes Dr Ian Hyslop.
Pākehā tolerance won't restore Māori power
It's time to move beyond the comfortable idea that a little cultural tolerance within a liberal capitalist Pākehā world is all that is required.
The 'sturdy beggar' back to haunt us
Policy shifts to redistribute wealth are necessary if we want to avoid the spectre
of beggars in our midst.
Social work bill 'nonsense'
The Social Work Bill avoids defining the scope of professional social work practice
while purporting to protect the public.
High hopes for children
Hunting for monsters who abuse children might make us feel better but it will never be a whole answer.
A crossroads for child welfare in Aotearoa
We need new a vision if we are to enter a more progressive era for child wellbeing
in NZ, writes the University of Auckland's Dr Ian Hyslop.
Empower social workers to stop uplift trauma
NZ needs to 'resource social workers' involved in uplifting children, not merely force compliance with court orders.
Grave concerns over new ministry
The new Ministry for Vulnerable Children has been launched, but University of Auckland social work expert Dr Ian Hyslop believes it is badly under-resourced and a grave step backwards