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Should chronic fatigue syndrome be classified as a disability? – Expert Reaction

Should chronic fatigue syndrome be classified as a disability? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 September 2022

A petition to reclassify myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) as a disability is expected to be read at Parliament tomorrow. 25,000 New […]

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Using comics to explain research – Expert Reaction

Using comics to explain research – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 July 202106 July 2021

After finishing a study on everyday ableism, a team of researchers at Massey University decided to commission illustrator Toby Morris to […]

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Health system reform – Expert Reaction

Health system reform – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 June 202017 June 2020

The government has committed to reforming our “complex and fragmented” health system after a long-awaited review proposed a major shake-up. […]

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NZ falling behind in human rights issues

In the News  |  Published: 02 April 201528 March 2016

A new report authored by researchers at AUT and the University of Waikato has revealed that New Zealand’s appearances are deceiving when […]

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