http://www.justice.net.nz Comminucating, educating and developing for justice spirituality Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:32:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Titled, “Darkness lurks in NZs soul” Michael Laws commented recently on the a United Nations report on cannabis use, “Along with our propensity for binge drinking, anti-depressants and child abuse, Kiwis now misuse more marijuana than any other nationality.” I can add to that research from my own field - ... http://www.justice.net.nz/peace-violence/darkness-lurks-in-nzs-soul/ Waikato Diocese has put out a recession booklet that makes wortwhile reading. recession-resource-pack. This is a reasonably large file, please let me know if it doesn't download. http://www.justice.net.nz/news/recession-booklet/ I am concerned that behind the scenes of this referendum is a set of religious convictions.  There may be those who believe they have a biblical mandate to discipline their kids with the rod. They may be concerned that the state is influencing the way they parent, limiting their religious ... http://www.justice.net.nz/peace-violence/behind-the-referendum/ Talking Cents: July 2009 SURVIVING DEMOCRACY When I was recently in England, TV and the news media in general was dominated by the scandal over MP’s expenses. A June 3 Guardian article by Tom Clark analysed a survey of 5000 readers showing a perception that there were severe faults in the British ... http://www.justice.net.nz/talking-cents/surviving-democracy-talking-cents/ There are things that both sides agree on That beating your children and child abuse are wrong. That any discipline that leaves bruises, broken bones or injury is unacceptable. Both sides agree. Everyone agrees that we want well rounded children who contribute meaningfully to society. We all agree that good parenting is important for ... http://www.justice.net.nz/action/section-59-parenting/ The government has left an extremely  short (5 working days) time  between  announcing and starting the public consultations on what  NZ’s  interim target  should  be   in preparation for Copenhagen. It is extremely important that well informed and articulate citizens turn up in large numbers at the public  meetings  with the most ... http://www.justice.net.nz/climate-change/public-consultation-dates-re-copenhagen-targets/ There is an international competition on climate and food security being run by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. There is a photo, video, and climate adaption section. Comp is for anyone aged 6-25. It closes 12th September. This is a great way to get your youth ... http://www.justice.net.nz/news/un-food-security-competition/ Euthanasia means ‘good death’, not ‘quick exit’ Notes from a panel discussion at Victoria University of Wellington, 24 June 2009 Bishop Richard Randerson I am grateful to Sean Davison for his new book “Before We Say Goodbye”. It is a very moving and sensitively written diary of the last three months he spent ... http://www.justice.net.nz/reviews/good-death-not-quick-exit/ A documentary that looks into the restorative justice work of Prison Fellowship is being screened on TV3 at 11:00am, Saturday 27th June. Jackie Katounas, the Prison Fellowship Restorative Justice Services Manager, describes it as: “A great insight into what people experience within the context of the Sycamore Tree programme – well ... http://www.justice.net.nz/criminal-justice/must-see-tv/ The Peace Foundation has established a new youth website dedicated to peace issues in Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.  The site is www.enact.org.nz and covers examples of successful youth programmes and actions for engaging constructively in social issues , links  to youth, peace and development organisations etc. http://www.justice.net.nz/news/wwwenactorgnz/