Brave and radical reform needed

How can we ensure that every NZer has access to quality healthcare and education?

Countries where healthcare, social services and employment are good seem to have more financial parity between their citizens.

In Japan, for example, incomes are similar and in Sweden parity is achieved by high taxation on the rich. See ‘The Joy of Stats' on YouTube for more information on other countries.

Many NZers are unable to pay for doctors, dentists and other services with little or no recourse to resources. Consequently, the problems that arise from this include a high cost in emergency services and complicated surgeries.

In our schools we set the foundation for everyone. After teaching in NZ for many years, I taught overseas at several top international schools and things I saw work well were: No more than 20 students in both primary and secondary classrooms, a teacher assistant in every primary classroom; and an extended budget for technological innovation.

The benefits of extended individual learning and consideration are stunning and produced balanced, caring citizens.

Of course all these things require brave and radical reform by well-supported politicians who care about a more equitable society.

P Knights, Mount Maunganui.

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