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What about Waitangi? Discussing the Treaty's role in how we are governed

Speaker: Sir Michael Cullen, David Round, Tai Ahu

On Monday, 15 April, Maxim Institute held a free public panel discussion, considering different perspectives on the place of the Treaty of Waitangi and New Zealand's constitution; featuring panellists Sir Michael Cullen, David Round and Tai Ahu.

Listen to the event audio here.

Soundbites and Stereotypes: What would it take to improve our public debate in New Zealand?

Speaker: Mai Chen, Richard Harman, Bernard Hickey

What would it take to improve our public debate in New Zealand? In November, Maxim Institute co-hosted a public lecture series with VUW's Institute for Governance and Policy Studies. Featuring panelists public lawyer Mai Chen, The Nation’s Richard Harman, journalist Bernard Hickey and chaired by Maxim Institute Acting CEO Alex Penk, the discussion focused on the intersection of media, politics and public discourse. For those of you who missed the event, here is the audio from our Auckland lecture.

Listen to the audio of the Auckland "Soundbites & Stereotypes" lecture here.

Annual Sir John Graham Lecture 2012: Can the ruler truly be a servant?

Speaker: Professor Robert George

Democracy is a remarkable constitutional idea. With the New Zealand constitution up for review, it is a good time to be asking questions about the way we want it to work. Internationally acclaimed legal and political philosopher Professor Robert George has spent many years addressing these questions. He addresses how constitutional government can serve the cause of freedom-and the common good-without becoming a mortal threat to freedom and the common good.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the New Zealand Law Foundation and Clavell Capital in sponsoring this event

Download a biography of Professor George

Watch the annual Sir John Graham Lecture 2012: Can the Ruler Truly be a Servant: The paradox of constitutional government