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Sasha Borissenko

New Zealand

Freelance Journalist, Editor, PR Specialist and Consultant at Freelance

Columnist at New Zealand Herald

Legally inclined. NZH biz columnist. @AccessMediaNZ champion. Freelance work seen via VICE, NYT, Al Jazeera, & more. Thoughts = mine. Errors are a ironic joke.

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  • 2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

    New Zealand intergenerational wealth gap keeps on growing. Photo / 123rfOpinion by Sasha BorissenkoFreelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industryLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSThe wealthiest 20% of households hold 69% of total household net worth, highlighting a growing inter-generational wealth gap. The trustee tax rate increased from 33% to 39% on income retained within most trusts.

  • 1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

    Women make up 56% of lawyers but hold only 34% of equity partner positions. Opinion by Sasha BorissenkoFreelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industryLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSInternational Women’s Day was on March 8. Women make up 56% of lawyers but hold only 34% of equity partner positions. Initiatives like the Gender Equality Charter face criticism for lacking impact and meaningful change. I’ve come to look at International Women’s Day in two ways.

  • 2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

    Opinion by Sasha BorissenkoFreelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industryLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSThe photo of Golriz Ghahraman being questioned in a supermarket was leaked by a Pak’nSave security guard. Samoa’s minister of police says he was the victim of a similar leak from Pak’nSave to undermine his political position. Security guards at Pak’nSave Manukau have been accused of trying to extort money out of shoppers, including taking their photographs.

  • 2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

    Frazer Barton has been cleared to return to work after five months of leave over conduct complaints. Opinion by Sasha BorissenkoSasha is a freelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industry. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSFrazer Barton has been cleared to return to work after five months of leave over conduct complaints.

  • 2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sasha Borissenko

    ACC's evolving journey: Balancing community needs and financial challenges. Photo / 123RFOpinion by Sasha BorissenkoFreelance journalist who has reported extensively on the law industryLearn moreTHREE KEY FACTS:Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) levies are increasing amid an independent review due to performance concerns. ACC reported a $7.2 billion deficit, with rising costs and increased injury and compensation claims.

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Sasha Borissenko
Sasha Borissenko @sashaborissenko
21 Apr 25

AI has entered the courtroom. The question is whether the justice system is ready for it via @nzheraldbiz https://t.co/YW6iPKhwN5

Sasha Borissenko
Sasha Borissenko @sashaborissenko
27 Mar 25

RT @AccessMediaNZ: CAMA has submitted a formal response to Inland Revenue, highlighting concerns over proposed tax policy changes that coul…

Sasha Borissenko
Sasha Borissenko @sashaborissenko
26 Feb 25

Tech (and unfettered/unvetted access to tech) threatens to undermine civil liberties? Instead, we may see changes to increase citizen arrest entitlements (rather than address fundamental privacy issues). WILD. Read here for more: https://t.co/fG4Wcq45Bi