Catriona MacLennan

Catriona MacLennan is a barrister, journalist, author, report writer, television presenter, media commentator and project director.

Society

Dec 7, 2018

Why the new strangulation law matters

This festive season a new law will give police more power to protect women who need help most, writes barrister and anti-violence advocate Catriona MacLennan.

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Society

Jul 3, 2018

Winz is meant to help the vulnerable, not hound them through the courts

The High Court has slammed the MSD after it 'misconceived' the rules around beneficiaries borrowing money. It should now halt all High Court debt recovery, says Catriona MacLennan

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Society

Mar 15, 2018

NZ's failure on sexual misconduct is much, much bigger than any one case

A clear pattern emerges in sexual harassment stories across NZ, and it reveals we just don’t take the issue seriously, writes Catriona MacLennan.

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Winz is meant to help the vulnerable, not hound them through the courts

NZ's failure on sexual misconduct is much, much bigger than any one case

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